EHS Professional II in Joplin, Missouri at Joplin Plant

The EHS Professional II is responsible for providing technical environmental, health and safety support to Ajinomoto Foods (AFNA) assigned plant(s) and personnel. Essential functions include supporting the evaluation of environmental, health and safety programs and coordinating Plant activities to support local and corporate objectives across three shifts as needed. The EHS Professional II will influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all personnel in complying with Ajinomoto safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment. The EHS Professional II will provide oversite to a designated plant(s) to ensure compliance with all corporate EHS programs and policies under the direction of a Site EHS Manager.

Subject to the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and Ajinomoto Food’s HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures, assisting the Ajinomoto Food health plan with day-to-day activities involving protected health information, including but not limited to, assisting with employee claims, coordinating benefits, determining health claim status, determining eligibility for coverage, budgeting and renewal, billing and collection activities, obtaining assistance from third-parties for plan functions, and any other duties delegated by the HIPAA Privacy or Security Officer.

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, or STEM related discipline preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the safety and health programs, policies, risk identification
  and control strategies, and federal and state regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of auditing processes (ISO, OSHA, or equivalent guideline related) preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others to achieve desired results.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision.
• Must be able to support all three shifts as needed with majority of focus on first shift.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and presentation skills required.
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• Pay range $70K to $80K w/ 10% bonus at target.