EHS Coordinator, Cargill Grain and Oilseed Supply Chain North America - Cargill - Cedar Rapids, IA

Cargill Grain and Oilseed Supply Chain (GOSC) consists of 11 businesses that operate on an integrated global basis. We source, trade, process and distribute grain and oilseeds. The main bulk products handled are wheat, corn, oilseeds, barley and sorghum, as well as vegetable oils, meals and biofuels. This group of businesses works closely Cargill’s ocean freight and logistics business.

Cargill Grain and Oilseed Supply Chain employs more than 20,000 people in 46 countries. Cargill Grain and Oilseed Supply Chain operates 245 interior silos, 28 import/export elevators, 62 crush plants and palm oil plantations in Indonesia. It also encompasses three vegetable oil refineries and numerous joint ventures.

Cargill Grain and Oilseed Supply Chain has developed significant expertise in handling identity-preserved and differentiated products that sustain their distinctiveness in overseas markets.

Close cooperation with our Trade and Structured Finance business unit, and the company’s risk management teams adds a further range of financial and hedging products to the products and services offered.

The

EHS Coordinator

will support the location in managing efforts required to comply with EHS regulatory requirements and Corporate EHS expectations. This position is a key member of the Site Leadership team reporting directly to the Facility Superintendent.

Principal Accountabilities:
40% Manage environment, health and safety related plans, programs and procedures at the location to achieve excellence in performance and cost efficiency:

Conduct plant inspections and on the job coaching with operations team members.

Plan development, improvement and implementation.

Training program development, improvement and implementation. Includes new hire safety training as well as annual refresher training for all employees.

Overall responsibility for preparing and presenting plant information in Corporate, OSHA, MDNR, EPA or other EHS audits.

Contractor safety program including the qualification process, orientation, and safety compliance.

Performance measurement, tracking and reporting to BU and Corporate level. Utilize metrics to determine EHS priorities for the location.

Be an active member of site EHS committees. Provide guidance and leadership to the committees to achieve site engagement in committee-sponsored activities and to achieve site and corporate EHS goals.

25% Management of multiple EHS databases and other reporting and tracking software to maximize use and value to location and Business Unit:

Ensure proper data is entered from site observations, inspections, and incident reports

Action items assigned and completion tracked. Overall responsibility for compliance with all assigned tasks

Training of new users

Performance tracking and reporting

20% EHS record keeping and reporting:
Manage all EHS related record keeping and reporting with ultimate responsibility for compliance

with all operating permits

Provide guidance and oversight to plant operations team to ensure required activities are completed on time for compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements

15% EHS regulatory analysis and compliance management:
Tracking, with ultimate responsibility for leading implementation of new regulations at local level

Support delivery of usable guidance and compliance plans to location on existing and new regulations

Support and confirm implementation of compliance plans at locations

Qualifications

Required:
3 plus years’ experience in operations/production environment with a focus on EHS responsibilities

Demonstrated effective written/verbal communications with internal and external contacts; strong leadership skills in interacting and influencing individuals

Previous experience working with EPA, State, City and other environmental agencies with regard to permits, compliance, and reporting requirements

Proven ability to lead change and influence safety culture

Previous training and experience in compliance to OSHA general industry and construction standards

Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in EHS or related field

Previous supervisory experience in operations/production environment

Previous experience with developing and delivering EHS related training

Previous experience working with project management and outside contractors

IND123

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Job

Safety/Environmental Health

Primary Location

US-IA-Cedar Rapids

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job