Job Title: Employee, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) Coordinator -- Painesville, OH

Styropek is the North American leader in the EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) industry and the largest EPS producer on the American Continent.  Our certified products are utilized across many applications, including building, packaging, and automotive. We have 7 manufacturing plants and 15 sites in 7 countries and belong to the Alfa-Alpek family. Alfa manages a diversified portfolio of subsidiaries including Alpek, which is one of the world's leading producers of polyester & fibers, and a leader in the polypropylene and expandable polystyrene (EPS) market.  The other subsidiaries within Alfa's portfolio are food products, such as Yoplait®, IT and telecom services such as Axtel.

We are currently seeking an EHSS Coordinator for our facility in Painesville, OH. 

Styropek's Painesville plant is located about 30 miles northeast of Cleveland, OH. The site manufactures Expandable Polystyrene products used in the construction and packaging industries. 

Join our ESG movement!   Environmental, Social and Governance refers to our strategic management of Sustainability of our organization.   We are aligned in taking care of the environmental impact that our operations directly and indirectly represent, as well as the well-being and development of our employees and the communities where we operate.  As a member of Operation Clean Sweep, we are committed to making zero plastic resin loss a priority and focus on best practice procedures and processes to eliminate the loss of plastic resin into the environment.

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role aims to minimize accidents, health issues, and environmental impacts while promoting a culture of safety and sustainability within the organization.

Responsibilities: 

•    Program Development: Lead and implement EHSS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safe working environment.

•    Risk Assessment: Manage and conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.

•    Training and Education: Manage and deliver training programs to educate employees on EHS standards, practices, and emergency procedures.

•    Incident Investigation: Lead and manage investigations of accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and recommend preventive measures.

•    Regulatory Compliance: Manage and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations by maintaining accurate records and submitting required reports.

•    Sustainability Initiatives: Lead, promote, and manage sustainability initiatives to reduce the organization's environmental footprint.

•    Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans and conduct regular drills to ensure preparedness.

•    Continuous Improvement: Monitor EHSS performance metrics and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance safety and environmental performance.

Additional Job Details: 

?    Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements (OSHA, USEPA, OEPA,).  Specific and direct experience with OSHA 1910 PSM.

?    Program Manager for the site Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Hazardous Waste, Air, Waste Water, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Emergency Response Program (ERP) programs.

?    Develop and deliver site EHSS training, both classroom and CBT m