ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients)
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients), Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, 88005
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
We are a leading food and agri‑business, supplying food ingredients, feed, and fiber to over 19,800 customers ranging from multinational, world‑famous brands to small family‑run businesses. Established in 1989 and listed on the Singapore Exchange, our team of 74,500 full‑time, seasonal, and contract employees has built leadership positions in many of our businesses such as Cocoa, Coffee, Edible Nuts and Spices. We operate over 160 processing facilities and 14 innovation centers, sourcing from around 4.8 million farmers globally, and provide risk management solutions and agri‑logistics across more than 60 countries.
Position Summary Reporting to the EHS Supervisor, the EHS Coordinator will work with employees and leadership to ensure all employees are trained on safety procedures and daily follow‑up to ensure proper PPE use. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated and able to compete tasks with little to no supervision.
Position Responsibilities
Ensure that all plant safety policies and procedures reflect OSHA and company requirements and are uniformly enforced.
Ensure that all plant safety policies and procedures reflect current federal and state regulatory agencies and company requirements and are uniformly enforced.
Occasionally train and maintain records of managers and supervisors regarding their responsibilities within the plant safety programs.
Function as the liaison to management for the safety committee.
Investigate loss and near‑loss incidents.
Provide necessary safety and OSHA training to all employees.
Perform routine safety and environmental audits of the plant as required by regulations and the company policy.
Assist plant management in training personnel within their specific departments.
Interact with all members of the plant team to promote a safety and friendly culture.
Maintain subject matter expertise in health, safety and environment.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of safety equipment.
Perform safety orientation for new hires.
Work collaboratively on a team to ensure an injury‑free work environment.
Work collaboratively with regulatory agencies and customers.
Communicate well, both orally and written.
Listen to concerns and suggestions from team members and provide timely feedback.
Understand matters related to and relative to safety matters and issues.
Provide guidance and counsel to others.
Effectively organize, coordinate and execute.
Assist in the development and/or execution of strategic plans to meet departmental and organizational goals while complying with regulatory and customer requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
High School Diploma required; BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent experience working in a related field is preferred.
3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
1+ year of direct safety responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
Computer experience required.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
Note: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Olam provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:
[email protected]
At Olam, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industry: Food and Beverage Services.
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Position Summary Reporting to the EHS Supervisor, the EHS Coordinator will work with employees and leadership to ensure all employees are trained on safety procedures and daily follow‑up to ensure proper PPE use. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated and able to compete tasks with little to no supervision.
Position Responsibilities
Ensure that all plant safety policies and procedures reflect OSHA and company requirements and are uniformly enforced.
Ensure that all plant safety policies and procedures reflect current federal and state regulatory agencies and company requirements and are uniformly enforced.
Occasionally train and maintain records of managers and supervisors regarding their responsibilities within the plant safety programs.
Function as the liaison to management for the safety committee.
Investigate loss and near‑loss incidents.
Provide necessary safety and OSHA training to all employees.
Perform routine safety and environmental audits of the plant as required by regulations and the company policy.
Assist plant management in training personnel within their specific departments.
Interact with all members of the plant team to promote a safety and friendly culture.
Maintain subject matter expertise in health, safety and environment.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of safety equipment.
Perform safety orientation for new hires.
Work collaboratively on a team to ensure an injury‑free work environment.
Work collaboratively with regulatory agencies and customers.
Communicate well, both orally and written.
Listen to concerns and suggestions from team members and provide timely feedback.
Understand matters related to and relative to safety matters and issues.
Provide guidance and counsel to others.
Effectively organize, coordinate and execute.
Assist in the development and/or execution of strategic plans to meet departmental and organizational goals while complying with regulatory and customer requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
High School Diploma required; BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent experience working in a related field is preferred.
3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
1+ year of direct safety responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
Computer experience required.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
Note: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Olam provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:
[email protected]
At Olam, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industry: Food and Beverage Services.
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