EHS & Operations Support Coordinator

Job Title: EHS & Operations Support Coordinator

Location: Portage, WI

Job Type: Onsite

Reporting to: Plant Manager

Director Reports: N/A

Company Overview: FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Position Summary: The Operations Support & EHS Coordinator plays a dual role in supporting manufacturing operations and ensuring environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate operational data, supporting production processes, and leading safety and environmental initiatives. The role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a safe working environment by combining data-driven operational support with proactive EHS program management.

Key Responsibilities:

EHS Program Management

• Manage day-to-day EHS program requirements in alignment with corporate policies and regulatory standards.
• Conduct safety and environmental training, safety meetings, audits, inspections, and observations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements for employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Compile and report EHS performance data and KPIs to site and corporate leadership.
• Assist with implementation and updates of corporate safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Support regulatory reporting and respond to agency inquiries in coordination with EHS leadership.

Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

• Respond to, document, and investigate workplace incidents involving employees, property, or contractors.
• Conduct root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Why methodology) to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze safety and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with operations and leadership to implement corrective actions and process improvements.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with operations, HR, and EHS leadership to support business objectives.
• Provide clear, accurate reporting and presentations to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Support training initiatives, employee engagement, and a strong safety culture across the site.

Operations Support

• Perform basic SAP transactions including data entry, material lookups, and inventory checks to support daily production needs.
• Collect, analyze, and organize production data; maintain production boards and visual management tools (e.g., Glass Wall) with accurate, up-to-date information.
• Present operational data, trends, and performance insights to teams and leadership.
• Monitor Material Usage Variance (MUV) and yield; ensure proper material usage and adherence to FIFO practices.
• Track and maintain inventory accuracy; investigate discrepancies and communicate findings to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, EHS, or a related field, or an associate's degree in safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or similar discipline.
• Experience with EHS compliance, safety programs, and/or operational data analysis.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with inventory management and production reporting
• Knowledge of environmental compliance programs (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, NPDES)
• Background in continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.