Supervisor, Environmental Health & Safety
Job Description
The Perks:
At MeriCal, we value our team members and offer exceptional benefits:
- No cost (yes, you read that right!) vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, 12 paid company holidays, generous paid time off benefits and sick time, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program
- Affordable medical and dental insurance plans that fit the needs of you and your dependents
- Outstanding supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance
- Matching 401k plan and more!
Job Title: Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor – Nutritional Supplements
Job Description: As the Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our employees and compliance with regulatory requirements.
About MeriCal: MeriCal is a leading private-label and contract manufacturer of dietary supplements in the United States. With cumulative experience of over 90 years, our dedicated industry experts drive innovation in delivering product solutions tailored for today’s markets. MeriCal LLC is committed to providing top-tier dietary supplements prioritizing consumer health and wellness. Explore more about us at www.merical.com.
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at MeriCal is “great.” Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem-solving abilities, and drive, enabling them to produce excellently even during fast-paced shifts.
Responsibilities
About the Role: You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing robust occupational health and safety programs across all our facilities. Your primary focus will include compliance and reporting, safety training, program implementation, and fostering a safety-conscious culture at all levels of the organization.
About You: You are a dynamic leader with a passion for promoting safety and well-being in the workplace. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable adapting to change. Your effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams make you an invaluable asset in driving continuous improvement and achieving safety excellence. In this role, you will:
- Conduct safety assessments and audits, analyze data, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
- Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root causes and implement preventative measures.
- Compile and report accident statistics and key performance indicators to company executives.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations, including environmental reporting and permitting.
- Actively engage with employees to promote a safety-focused culture and identify hazardous conditions or practices.
- Administer safety KPIs, workplace inspections, and other safety-related initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
Qualifications to be an Environmental, Health & Safety Supervisor:
- Minimum of 5 years of EH&S programs and practices experience in a manufacturing or construction environment safety.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant safety standards.
- Certification as a Certified Safety Professional and OSHA 30 Hour certification.
- Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in EHS from a recognized institution.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead change across multiple sites. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
