Swisher

EHS Specialist

Swisher  •  Wheeling, IL (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

  • Distribute and explain EHS materials and resources to educate the workforce and raise awareness of safety procedures and best practices.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to manufacturing facilities on injury management, incident reporting and investigations, Health and Safety Standards, Swisher Policies and Procedures, and safe work practices
  • Establish and maintain the health and safety of the Swisher workforce and facilities by monitoring and evaluating health and safety conditions; assuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and governmental standards; and maintenance of the Safety Programs.
  • Coordinate with departmental management to review the compliance needs/requirements based on departments tasks/operations.
  • Responsible for monitoring the activities in departments to ensure compliance with best practices are being followed.
  • Conduct routine inspections and audits of the organization's procedures, facilities, and equipment to ensure regulatory compliance, proactively identify unsafe conditions, and implement safeguards and solutions, as directed by the Safety and Health Manager.
  • Review and update Safety and Environmental Policies and procedures.
  • Support the implementation of established safety programs, policies, and procedures to promote occupational safety and prevent workplace accidents.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and assist with compliance training of employees.
  • Collaborate with Security Department on Business Continuity, Crisis Management Planning, and Annual Site Risk Assessments.
  • Educate, motivate, and train line supervision and production personnel in good housekeeping practices, safe work procedures, PPE, Environmental compliance, etc.
  • Identify and correct potential human and environmental hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.
  • Tracking and monitoring all environmental metrics that pertain to the environmental permits.
  • Attend regulatory regulation compliance update training as needed.
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About Swisher

Swisher stands at the forefront of innovation in the consumer products industry, blending a legacy of excellence with a forward-thinking approach. Established in 1861, the family-owned company has evolved into a trailblazer, renowned for its iconic Swisher Sweets cigars, cutting-edge American-made Rogue modern oral nicotine products, and the premium Drew Estate cigar collection, which features ACID, Liga Privada, and Undercrown. Poised for the future, Swisher is redefining traditional categories with Volt+Co, launched in 2025, and home to groundbreaking products such as Mojo Energy Pouches. Swisher is home to more than two dozen American-made, non-combustible tobacco brands under the Helme Tobacco Co. umbrella, CRWNZ natural leaf cigars, and Hempire premium rolling papers and hemp accessories. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, with operations spanning the U.S., the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua, Swisher continues to lead through innovation, setting new benchmarks in quality and creativity. Learn more at careers.swisher.com.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL
Year Founded
1861
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