Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America
Location: Hayward
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading manufacturer
of innovative and healthy frozen foods, with over 50 years of
combined experience in premium branded frozen foods. We are
passionate about what we do, what we make, and the people who make
us great. Our products -- which range from Asian snacks and
entrees, to quick and convenient steamed organic vegetables -- are
distributed in every channel of retail, club and food service. Our
nationally recognized brands continue to experience spectacular
growth as our company expands its product offerings and flavor
profiles. The EHS Specialist is responsible for providing technical
environmental, health and safety support to Ajinomoto Foods (AFNA)
assigned plant(s) and personnel. Essential functions include
supporting the evaluation of environmental, health and safety
programs and coordinating Plant activities to support local and
corporate objectives. The EHS Specialist will influence behavior
and inspire commitment on the part of all personnel in complying
with Ajinomoto safety standards and maintaining a safe work
environment. The EHS Specialist will provide oversite to a
designated plant(s) to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS
programs and policies under the direction of a Site EHS
Manager.
Responsibilities
Be a leader and champion for continual improvement in environment,
health, and safety.
Coach, counsel and guide department leaders and team members to
ensure EHS programs and policies are adhered to.
Conduct frequent facility walk arounds to help in the
identification of hazards that pose risks to site personnel.
Assist with the execution of administrative programs for the
preparation, distribution and maintenance of written programs,
policies, procedures and records such as SDS, lockout/tag out
procedures and OSHA reporting.
Compose site specific work methods, JSAs, LOTO procedures, risk
assessments etc.
Assist with injuries and post-accident case management and
investigations.
Provide support for maintaining waste water and stormwater
compliance.
Perform facility inspections and audits in alignment with local,
state and federal regulations and site specific permits.
Conduct and support employee training utilizing company provided
training tools.
Help ensure plant is following company's PSM program.
Assist in maintaining OSHA 300 log.
Support Behavior Based Safety (BBS) programs by driving
participation, supplying critical data, and coaching.
Track and report monthly Safety Scorecard requirements as
necessary.
Perform other related job duties and projects as assigned.
Subject to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 and Ajinomoto Food's HIPAA Privacy and
Security policies and procedures, assisting the Ajinomoto Food
health plan with day-to-day activities involving protected health
information, including but not limited to, assisting with employee
claims, coordinating benefits, determining health claim status,
determining eligibility for coverage, budgeting and renewal,
billing and collection activities, obtaining assistance from
third-parties for plan functions, and any other duties delegated by
the HIPAA Privacy or Security Officer.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Safety, or STEM related discipline
preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge of the safety and health programs, policies, risk
identification
and control strategies, and federal and state regulations
preferred.
Completion of OSHA 30 course required.
Knowledge of auditing processes (ISO, OSHA, or equivalent guideline
related) preferred.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details
required.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others to
achieve desired results.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team
environment with limited supervision
40 - hr HARWOPPER Certificate (Prefer)
DOT Certifications (Prefer)
CPR/ First Aid Certification (Prefer)
Bi-lingual, Spanish as a second language (Prefer).
Strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills required.
Base pay range is $80,000 - 90,000/yr plus STI 10%. The base pay
range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the
future WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.) While performing the
duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the
plant. The employee is required to sit; use hands to finger;
handle; or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance; speak, hear, taste, and smell. The employee is regularly
required to stand, walk, talk and hear as well as interact with
other employees. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to
10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus. Individual must be able to effectively work in a normal
production environment where temperatures and noise levels may
vary. Generally, the incumbent must be able to sit/stand and use a
computer for extended periods of time.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin,
veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or
local law. All employment is decided on the basis of
qualifications, merit, and business need. #INDHAY
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