EHS Representative
Full Time Stevens Point, WI, US
8 days ago Requisition ID: 1635
Job Summary:
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Representative is responsible for overseeing, promoting and maintaining a safe and compliant workplace through the development, implementation, and administration of environmental, health, and safety programs. This role partners all levels of leadership and associates to reduce workplace risk, improve safety performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of safety across both manufacturing and office environments. The EHS Representative reports into the Human Resources team and serves as the point of contact for workplace safety and environmental initiatives, workers' compensation coordination, incident investigations, safety training, and both OSHA and EPCRA compliance, while supporting continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
Essential Functions
Job Responsibilities: Safety Program Administration
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
Monitor workplace conditions and recommend corrective actions to reduce risk.
Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Facilitate emergency preparedness and response planning.
Recommend and implement continuous improvements to company safety programs and practices.
Lead and/or support management in investigations involving injuries, near misses, property damage incidents, and safety concerns.
Lead and/or support management in identifying root causes and develop corrective action recommendations.
Monitor completion and effectiveness of corrective actions.
Analyze injury and incident trends to identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
Workers' Compensation & Return-to-Work Support
Coordinate workers' compensation claims with carriers, medical providers, and internal stakeholders.
Complete injury reporting and claim documentation.
Oversee transitional duty and return-to-work programs.
Maintain accurate claim records and track claim status.
Safety Training & Associate Engagement
Develop and deliver safety training for all associates.
Facilitate new associate safety orientation programs.
Develop and support safety committees and associate involvement initiatives.
Promote associate awareness of workplace hazards and safe work practices.
Partner with leadership to strengthen safety culture.
Compliance & Recordkeeping
Maintain OSHA logs and required safety documentation.
Prepare reports for regulatory agencies as required.
Ensure compliance with environmental and safety reporting requirements.
Maintain training records, inspection reports, and safety metrics.
Support environmental compliance activities including maintenance of required records, permits, reports, and training.
Coordinate annual environmental reporting requirements, including EPCRA/Tier II reporting and other applicable regulatory submissions.
Partner with both internal and external leaders, consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies as needed to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
Monitor environmental compliance obligations and communicate emerging risks or regulatory changes to leadership.
Participate in environmental audits and corrective action planning.
Metrics & Reporting
Monitor and report key performance indicators related to safety, environmental and risk management.
Analyze trends related to injuries, workers’ compensation claims, near misses, audits, training effectiveness, and environmental compliance metrics.
Provide Director of HR with recommendations and key areas of opportunity.
Prepare routine reports for leadership review.
Other
Perform all duties in a manner that follows, demonstrates, and promotes Etac company values and elements.
Report to work as scheduled, on time, and able to work entire work schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, and injury prevention practices.
Knowledge of incident investigation techniques, root cause analysis, and risk assessment methodologies.
Knowledge of workers' compensation administration, return-to-work programs, and regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements applicable to manufacturing operations, including EPCRA/Tier II reporting, chemical inventory management, SDS administration, and environmental recordkeeping.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate risks and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively train, coach, and influence employees at all levels of the organization.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to build collaborative working relationships with hourly associates, supervisors, managers, and leadership teams.
Ability to analyze safety, environmental, and workers' compensation data and identify trends that support continuous improvement initiatives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience maintaining compliance records and reporting systems.
Ability to work extended hours as scheduled, including weekends.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically 5-10% of time as needed.
Physical Demands
Frequent wrist manipulation.
Frequent use of fingers to grasp, move or assemble varying size of objects.
Frequent ability to be ambulatory within a large manufacturing facility; including walking and standing.
Frequent lifting up to 15 pounds.
Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to observe and identify details such as:
details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Must be able effectively communicate and perceive information such as:
understand the speech of another person.
sounds and recognize the difference between them.
Qualifications:
Education / Experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, Human Resources, Industrial Technology, or related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and progressive manufacturing safety experience totaling five years or more.
Preferred
Administering workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
Supporting OSHA compliance within a manufacturing environment.
Preparing or coordinating EPCRA/Tier II reporting.
Standard working conditions include a temperature-controlled office and manufacturing environment.
Position may require extended hours on occasion, including evenings and weekends.
5-10% travel may be required for multi-location oversight
This position does not now or in the future provide immigration sponsorship.
This position is subject to a background check. A prior conviction or pending charge will not automatically disqualify you from consideration. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, criminal histories will only be evaluated if the circumstances of the offense substantially relate to the duties of this position.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this position. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Associate must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ki Mobility is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
