USA-GA-Atlanta

Back to All Listings

EHS and Document Control Coordinator

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a EHS and Document Control Coordinator at our manufacturing facility located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

This is a Role that will support both EHS and Quality functions, performing and initiating all activities in support of Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives, New Employee Orientation and Quality Management System training; ensuring effective and efficient compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and agencies, managing facility safety processes to protect employees, company, the environment, and provide a safe and healthy workplace. Quality portion of this role will include, Managing Document Control Process, Audit Preparation, supporting the Quality Techs and Auditors with daily task and serve as a Fill-in in the absence of personnel.

Some key responsibilities of an EHS/Document Control Coordinator may include:

• Understanding of OSHA general industry and/or construction standards, EPA regulations and related state statutes/regulations or local ordinances.
• Continually improve, evaluate, implement, and maintain health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to protect employees and comply with company, state, federal and local regulations.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and conduct safety, orientation, and quality training.
• Identify, further develop, and deliver training programs in a manner that raises employee’s awareness and enables employees and supervisors to work safely.
• Maintain relevant EHS logs and documentation.
• Develop and administer plant safety and environmental initiatives and lead continuous improvement efforts in those areas, utilizing effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ensures daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections and audits are completed as necessary to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Evaluate, assess, and update safety procedures to ensure worker safety and compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards.
• Oversee hazardous waste storage area, waste reduction monitoring, and ensure regulatory agency compliance, labeling, containments, proper disposal, and documentation.
• Conduct safety audits, provide information to parties allotted and ensure corrective actions are completed from internal and external safety audit results.
• Manage Near-Miss, First Aid, and safety programs.
• Maintaining monthly accident analysis and required reporting.
• Oversee training and safety inspections on personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Require all new materials and supply orders to include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to evaluate new raw materials for facility use considering safety and regulatory factors.
• Maintain current revisions of all applicable SDS.
• Responsible for conducting and reporting required permits and coordinating monthly, quarterly, and yearly HSE compliance forms and testing.
• Assists plant with managing compliance to Dexter HSE programs and policies, also assist with preparation of government reports and permits/certificates.
• Ability to conduct and participate a “Root Cause” analysis and TIPSS.
• Conduct regular unannounced walk through of work areas and talk to the personnel to identify their concerns.
• Communicate safety and health issues to the workers in a manner to help them understand why they are important and addressing them is for their benefit.
• Manage facility workplace incident investigations to include responding to and reporting all incidents, incident investigations, determine root cause, establishing recurrence prevention plans, and follow through.
• Recognize and reward input from employees that improve safety and health in the workplace. Develop Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Issue and/or review all corresponding documentation for Dexter products as per the established procedures.
• Maintain the Document Control System and assure compliance with applicable procedures and regulations, including filing, distribution, and obsolescence, as required.
• Train personnel on the document change control process and documentation handling practices.
• Release approved changed documents according to established procedures.
• Support the Quality Techs and Auditors with daily task including Destructive testing, sorts and containment, process/product audits and reporting.
• Participates in new product development project
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid forklift and crane operation certifications in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:  

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a Comparable Degree 

5 years related experience and a broad knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety; or an equivalent in combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and managing high performance work systems

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent computer and analytical skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Prior machine operation experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is a plus

Experienced working in manufacturing environment

Travel up to 10%

 

Dexter is driven by our core values committed to Safety, Quality and Integrity:

• Execute with Determination - Be curious, work together, break new ground, find solutions, fulfill our commitments, surpass expectations!
• Connect with People – Empower employees to grow, engage and collaborate; build lasting customer partnerships; care for our communities.
• Do the Right Thing – For our people, for our customers, and for the business. 

We care for our people.  Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.