Sr EHS Coordinator

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

The NA EHS Senior Coordinator will support site and line management to implement key initiatives that drive Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) performance and employee engagement in the El Segundo campus as primary focus, and across various locations in North America. This role will ensure compliance with EHS regulations, support the implementation of global EHS strategies, and foster a proactive and integrated approach to EHS in all functions.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Implement actions outlined in site-specific EHS plans and programs.
• Monitor compliance with established plans and programs, identifying areas of non-compliance and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate the submission of required EHS regulatory reports to external agencies.
• Conduct environmental and industrial hygiene recordkeeping, monitoring, and reporting.
• Record injuries and incidents, submit reports to internal stakeholders, and assist in conducting investigations and root cause analysis.
• Identify and mitigate workplace hazards through risk assessment and regular safety walks.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support business needs while ensuring EHS compliance.
• Assist in the local implementation of Mattel’s Global EHS strategy.
• Coordinate risk mitigation programs such as local office ergonomics.
• Conduct and coordinate internal audit schedules and external certification audits.
• Coordinate local EHS employee engagement programs (e.g., safety week, NA EHS gatherings).
• Collect, analyze, and upload key local environmental, safety, and sustainability metrics into an online platform.
• Assist with implementation and execution of local EHS and sustainability employee engagement activities and campaigns (e.g. Capabilities Fair).
• Drive a culture of continuous safety improvement.
• Coordinate and conduct basic EHS training for internal stakeholders.
• Support facility EHS leads in implementing key programs.
• Escalate compliance and incident issues to the facility leadership team as necessary.
• Ability to relate to and develop rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to recommend practical strategies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and present technical information to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For:

• Ability to relate to and develop rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to recommend practical strategies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and present technical information to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• 3 years of experience in EHS-related fields.
• Experience in both site-level and corporate environments is preferred.
• Experience in handling/supporting programs such as workers’ compensation programs preferred.
• Able to travel regionally in North America (15-25% travel, based on projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BSc degree in a scientific, engineering, or EHS-related field.
• Holder of recognized and valid safety engineer certificate as required by authority.
• Technical knowledge of EHS is preferred.

The base hourly range for this position is $31.00- $39.00.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. 

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