Environmental Health and Safety Regional Specialist

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR
For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.
WORK TYPE: Onsite
LOCATION DETAILS: 950 E Avenue K; Grand Prairie, TX 75050
WORK HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Local travel to facilities within DFW area.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The EHS Regional Specialist will ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations at a federal, state, and local level, injury prevention, injury reduction and provide support and resources to regional location. This role will require previous experience in developing and implementing a EHS Program.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Support Varsity Brands EHS Goals and Objectives
Implementation of EHS programs, ensure regulatory compliance, support, and sustain EHS initiatives.
Implement programs, policies, and procedures that will reduce exposures, specific to injury prevention and reduction.
Conduct, coordinate, and track various EHS training to support organizations EHS programs.
Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company EHS policies, procedures, and practices.
Maintain internal and regulatory reporting including data collection and reporting including but not limited to air, storm water and surface water discharge.
Serve as secondary contact for all regulatory agencies for OSHA and EPA
Maintain compliance with permits, government regulations and other industry practices.
Stay informed of any safety and environmental law or regulation changes that impact the organization.
Take necessary steps to enhance a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with Plant Managers, Supervisors, and production personnel.
Perform special projects as required.
Conduct EHS training for onboarding of new hires to ensure regulatory compliance with Federal, State agencies, P&P’s specific to VB and BU’s
Assist in conducting EHS audits, identifying violations and applying abatement periods.
Train and educate production and management personnel specific to the regulatory requirements under OSHA and EPA, such as LO/TO, HazCom, Material Handling, Inspection, Incident Investigations etc. and VB corporate EHS P&P’s
Train and educate Safety Teams following VB corporate directive.
Communicate revisions to current regulatory standards.
Participate in the investigation of incidents and ensure CAPA’s are completed to minimize future exposures and proper records/documents are maintained.
Participate in meetings to discuss workplace safety and regulatory concerns and opportunities for improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Ability to foster a culture to enhance overall EHS performance.
Ability to lead and direct others.
Ability to make decisions based on analytical analysis.
Ability to support regional operations in all aspects related to EHS initiatives.
Propose suggestions, and recommendations for the development, improvement, and sustainability of the organizations and regional EHS programs.
Foster and promote a safe and healthy work environment for continuous improvement and future growth.
Ability to present to an audience.
Ability to be on call or work off hours as needed.
Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
Organizational skills
Analytical problem solving, written and verbal communications.
Contribute to strong positive employee relations (internal customer service) at all levels within the organization.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE
A bachelor’s degree in occupational/industrial safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or other EHS related fields preferred
Continuous education specific to EHS considered in leu of degree.
3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Word, and Excel applications.
Experience working with local regulatory agencies preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; drive, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
Wellbeing Program
401(k) plan with company matching
Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
Varsity Brands Ownership Program
Employee Resource Groups
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.