Job Title: EHS Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to oversee compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards. This role, based in Geneva, IL focuses on strategic planning, training, audits, and compliance initiatives within a manufacturing environment. The position supports continuous improvement and risk mitigation efforts, with occasional travel to Canada and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS training plans in collaboration with HR and functional teams.
• Monitor and communicate environmental legal updates to ensure compliance with evolving EHS legislation and standards.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, particularly in powder coating operations.
• Maintain and report on environmental compliance obligations.
• Implement and monitor fire/explosion protection systems and combustible dust control programs.
• Conduct noise assessments, air sampling, and manage respiratory protection programs.
• Lead chemical exposure control and toxic substance compliance programs.
• Support TIGER 7S and LEAN initiatives related to health and safety.
• Deliver onboarding and ongoing safety training, including emergency response, lockout/tagout, and spill response.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and identify competency gaps.
• Lead the Health & Safety Committee and coordinate internal communications.
• Manage workplace injury reporting, return-to-work programs, and disability management in partnership with HR.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments, industrial hygiene evaluations, and root cause analyses.
• Support incident investigations and emergency response planning.
• Recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct internal audits for EHS and 7S compliance, prepare audit reports, and track corrective actions.
• Communicate audit outcomes to leadership.
• Serve as the primary contact for environmental compliance and external audits.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and ensure timely reporting and documentation.

Essential Skills

• Degree or diploma in Environmental, Health & Safety or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• English proficiency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• SAP experience is an asset.
• Spanish language skills are an asset.
• Open to entry-level candidates with internships or 1-2 years of experience.
• Passport preferred for occasional travel.

Work Environment

The facility is very clean and bright, having recently added a new facility to increase production. The role requires occasional work outside standard hours to align with production shifts. Physical requirements include climbing stairs/ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs. The position is on-site for five days a week, with some flexibility to accommodate other commitments. Great employee benefits are offered.