EHS Special Projects Coordinator

As an EHS Special Projects Coordinator you will play a crucial role in supporting the company globally with driving various EHS initiatives to full or partial completion while also ensuring compliance with training requirements through Coherents Learning Management System (LMS).. This includes collaborating with global EHS stakeholders to identify site-specific training needs as well as working with the EHS Center of Excellence to identify and coordinate projects. For training this position works closely with the Talent Management and Learning team within HR to prioritize EHS-related training. Serves as a liaison between the EHS and Talent Management and Learning within HR. All other projects will be directed by the EHS Center of Excellence which may require working with site level personnel at all levels of the organization.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Create a project dashboard coordinate and report out on project status to keep the projects on target for completion.
• Take ownership make decisions and move projects forward as assigned sometimes with limited direction to improve the EHS field
• Support Project and knowledge management efforts by:
  • Updating project plans
  • Assisting with EHS technology tools
• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of site EHS training programs via LMS
• Drive the completion of EHS related training assigned to employees and be able to report out on completion metrics.
• Coordinate with site EHS to develop site EHS matrices for LMS.
• Collaborate with HR TM&L team to ensure EHS is aligned with corporate training calendars and strategy
• Conduct periodic EHS LMS audits on completion success.
• Conduct monthly LMS/training related meetings for team building collaboration and encouraging consistency amongst the EHS stakeholders.
• Serve as the EHS representative on calls with other departments or vendors for the means of greater service to our teams.
• Support EHS Stakeholders globally on LMS/training goals.
• Coordinate and share training opportunities with EHS stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Department to initiate and manage purchase requisition and purchase orders for corporate EHS.
• Collaborate with vendors on creating accounts within Coherent for Corporate EHS.
• Collaborate with legal to obtain NDAs as needed for Corporate EHS.
• Support and actively contribute to initiatives within the Corporate EHS Center of Excellence.
• Work with a variety of company software systems as it relates to EHS (Examples: Agile KHA EHS Management System Safety Culture etc).
• Act as a backup to assist sites with onboarding Q & A troubleshooting reporting for EHS management systems (Ex. KHA or similar system for chemical management)
• Perform virtual training on topics as identified by EHS Center of Excellence
• Coordinate audit schedules with applicable stakeholders (example: PSM BAGA ISO etc)
• Participate virtually in audits as needed (example: PSM BAGA ISO etc)
• Provide virtual assistance to sites that may have a gap in EHS personnel or added demand.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in business management EHS or related field is required.
• 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred.
• Experience working in a matrix organizational structure a plus.

Skills

• Proficiency in using business applications (MS Office: Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Proficient in preparing project status reports to management
• Adapting to changing project requirements and unforeseen challenges.
• Excellent communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions

• Flexibility to work outside of local business hours to accommodate attendance in meetings in other time zones within assigned regions.
• This is a hybrid position requiring working 3 days a week (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) in the office.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit and/or stand up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to perform office-based tasks including sitting for extended periods and using standard office equipment.

Safety Requirements

All eeployees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.