Site Environment, Health and Safety Leader
Job Summary:
Our EHS Leader is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of environmental health and safety programs at the Lindsay plant. Provides expertise in the areas of safety compliance, training, risk management, industrial hygiene, program design and development.
This position is based on site at our Lindsay, NE facility. The ideal candidate will work onsite and reside within a reasonable commuting distance. This role supports and collaborates with a dedicated production workforce, contributing to a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment. The Site Safety Leader will collaborate closely with Corporate Safety, as needed, to ensure compliance and best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
- Lead and manage programs such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, PPE, and Machine Guarding.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain records of safety inspections, incidents, and training in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for new hires, ongoing employee development, and contractors.
- Monitor and report safety metrics (e.g., TRIR, DART, near-miss trends) to senior leadership.
- Promote a strong safety culture across all shifts and departments through leadership, visibility, and engagement.
- Prepare for and manage emergency response situations; coordinate with external agencies as needed.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of safety equipment and PPE.
- Manage workers’ compensation cases and coordinate with HR and insurance providers as necessary.
- First point of contact for outside agencies (state, federal and local).
Qualifications:
- § Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- § 5+ years of safety management experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Occasional lifting of 0-25 lbs.
- Ability to climb, bend, stoop, crouch or kneel in a shop setting.
- Use of various gauges and measurement tools in investigating issues.
- Extended periods of time in a shop floor environment requiring PPE.
- Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.