Job Summary

Responsible for supporting a variety of Environmental Health & Safety functions in partnership to business unit or campus.  This role provides support for EHS Team members and other stakeholders in functional areas of EHS including, but not limited to employee relations, safety concerns, workers compensation, hazardous waste management, drug & alcohol, injury response. Facilitates and communicates organizational policies and programs and ensures regulatory compliance.

This role is included in a family of positions including EHS Specialist, EHS Lead Specialist and Sr.  EHS .  Employees are placed based on organizational need, employees level of experience, and competency within the role.  This position reports to designated EHS Manager based in Duluth. 

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Supports communication and ensures compliance with EHS and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Provides support and counsel to leaders and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of EHS policies, procedures and practices.
• Coordinate with various levels of leadership and employees to provide advice and counsel on employee issues and/or concerns; If necessary conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations to ensure concerns are appropriately resolved in a timely manner.
• Works effectively with local HR team.
• Demonstrates professional behavior and the ability to maintain confidentiality on a variety of topics; understands and exercises good judgement to know when to involve HR Business Partner or leader on more complex or sensitive issues.
• Leads, develops, and participates in company-sponsored activities to support employee engagement.
• Maintains accurate employee records and administrative procedures that comply with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with Operations, Managers, Supervisors, and employees.
• Participate in meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities.
• Outlines and implements training programs to educate and inform on workplace safety.
• Accident prevention, regulations and response.
• Managing safety metrics.
• First point of contact to respond to general EHS inquiries or direct to appropriate area, including injury triage, employee concerns, safety issues, incident response and investigation.
• Tracks and accurately codes department invoices ensuring timely reconciliation and submittal.
• Creates and distributes EHS memos and other communication material as requested.
• Ensures that EHS files, both physical and digital, are created and maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Actively supports our mission, vision and core values and demonstrates Cirrus Service Essentials.
• Participates in department meetings and offers suggestions and ideas for process improvement.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety, or equivalent field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years related experience in Safety
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to effectively work with others and maintain professional demeanor.
• Exceptional Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook).
• GSP (Graduate Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), CSP (Certified Safety Professional, CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) helpful, however, not required

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5 after 90 days, with 100 vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!