Senior Specialist EH&S

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, responsible for leading the implementation of Employee Health and Safety programs, policies, management systems and strategies in support of all facilities in assigned region.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide location specific safety compliance expertise.
• Identify EHS related needs, recommend solutions and assist in program implementation and lead safety related projects identified by EHS management.
• Utilize incident reports to investigate and initiate safety process improvements.
• Partner with local leadership to develop and maintain compliant safety programs and audit processes and programs.
• Develop and implement safety initiatives to reduce the frequency of EHS incidents and claims at locations.
• Support facilities in conducting incident investigations.
• Oversee and ensure all regulatory and safety training is complete and lead training sessions.
• Lead Safety Committee team and meetings and develop plan to address Safety Committee concerns
• Partner with HR and Workers Compensation representatives for claim follow-up.
• Complete annual regulatory reporting (environmental and safety) on behalf of locations as needed and maintain regulatory documents (environmental, safety).
• Prepare reports and communications related to EHS.
• Assist in administration of hazardous material management and corporate responsibility.
• Distribute environment and safety communications.
• Responsible for mentoring and coaching the Env Health & Safety Spec team.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Business or a related field

Certification / Licensure:

• None

Work Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Experience applying OSHA 10, OSHA 30, and environmental and safety regulations.
• Position requires exposure to the environmental/atmospheric conditions: Indoor conditions, cold/hot temperature changes, wet, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust and mechanical / electrical / chemical hazards.
• Position requires travel up to 30% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• None

Certification / Licensure:

• Current First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and/or AED certification.
• EHS related training/certifications (OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, ASP, CSP, CIH).

Work Experience:

• Experience applying Safety and Environmental Regulations and Compliance management.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$92,000.00 - $138,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.