About the Company:
Water Lilies Food, LLC is a private equity-backed manufacturer and distributor of premium Asian inspired food. Founded for over 30 years, the Company is in a high-growth phase, supported by a stateof-the-art manufacturing facility in Bay Shore, NY (Suffolk County Long Island), with a second facility scheduled to come online in Q2 2026.
Water Lilies? growth strategy is centered on private label partnerships with national and regional retailers, complemented by proprietary control brand offerings where private label programs are not feasible. The category remains underdeveloped, creating meaningful runway for growth through disciplined commercialization, category-led selling, and operationally sound go-to-market execution.
Water Lilies? vision is to be the preferred supplying partner of premium Asian-inspired food, achieved through delivering our products and services with attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset, agility, and authenticity. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, respect, and accountability.
Employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact, take ownership of their work, and grow alongside the business. The company is backed by Blue Point Capital Partners, a lower middle-market private equity firm with a strong history of scaling founder-led and growth-oriented manufacturing businesses.
Job Summary:
The Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Coordinator is responsible for managing, developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Company's environmental, health, and safety programs across its manufacturing operations. This position serves as an internal EHS resource, working independently and collaboratively with Operations, Human Resources, FSQA, Maintenance, and department leadership to evaluate workplace risks, assess regulatory compliance, develop and recommend corrective strategies, and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
The role exercises independent judgment in evaluating operational and compliance matters, identifying areas of risk, recommending program improvements, and advising management on appropriate preventive and corrective actions. In addition to overseeing EHS initiatives and compliance activities, this position maintains a visible presence throughout the facility, conducts inspections, supports incident investigations, coordinates employee training, and ensures consistent implementation of established safety and environmental standards across all shifts.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, administer, and continuously improve company-wide Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, programs, procedures, and safe work practices in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and operational objectives.
Independently evaluate the effectiveness of EHS programs, identify compliance gaps and operational risks, and recommend improvements and corrective strategies to management.
Monitor applicable OSHA, environmental, and other regulatory requirements and developments; assess their impact on company operations and recommend necessary changes to policies and practices.
Lead workplace incident and injury investigations, determine root causes and contributing factors, and develop recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct routine workplace inspections, risk assessments, and internal audits; evaluate findings, prioritize hazards, and oversee corrective action follow-up through completion.
Develop, maintain, and evaluate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and other required safety documentation in partnership with department leadership.
Establish and administer the company's LOTO program, including program development, implementation, employee training, periodic audits, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Develop and deliver EHS training strategies, including new-hire safety orientation, job-specific training, refresher training, and ongoing safety awareness initiatives. Evaluate training effectiveness and maintain accurate training records.
Manage and administer the company's safety training platform, including Alchemy, ensuring training assignments, completion records, and required content remain current and compliant.
Partner with Human Resources and department leadership to integrate safety requirements into employee onboarding, orientation, and ongoing workforce development.
Develop and lead safety committee meetings, campaigns, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen safety awareness and accountability across all departments.
Advise department managers, supervisors, and leadership on EHS matters, including regulatory compliance, hazard prevention, risk mitigation, incident trends, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Oversee applicable environmental compliance obligations and required reporting to local, state, and federal agencies, including reporting related to waste, water, electricity, and chemical usage.
Track and evaluate environmental performance metrics, maintain supporting documentation, and coordinate internal and external reporting requirements, including customer requests and Target CDP reporting, as applicable.
Maintain OSHA logs and required EHS records; lead preparation for and support regulatory, customer, third-party, and insurance audits, including SMETA and other applicable assessments.
Manage workers' compensation-related safety documentation and investigation follow-up in partnership with Human Resources, while maintaining employee confidentiality.
Develop and maintain emergency preparedness programs, including fire drills, evacuation procedures, emergency contact information, emergency maps, severe-weather locations, and response protocols.
Oversee the inspection and maintenance schedules for designated safety equipment, including first-aid and AED cabinets, fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, emergency exit lighting, and spill kits.
Coordinate hearing conservation testing and applicable radiation safety activities, including inspections, certifications, testing, and recordkeeping.
Maintain chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and oversee applicable chemical safety communication and handling procedures.
Support insurance risk assessments and provide EHS documentation, findings, and recommendations to insurance representatives, customers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
Identify opportunities to digitize and automate EHS reporting, recordkeeping, inspection tracking, and compliance processes; develop and maintain centralized safety databases and reporting tools.
Support workplace visual management and 5S initiatives, including safety signage, communication, and workplace organization.
Oversee the availability and appropriate use of designated safety supplies, PPE, safety knives, and other approved safety equipment.
Review workplace camera footage, when appropriate and requested by management, to support safety-related incident investigations.
Provide EHS support and training across multiple shifts and facilities, adapting work schedules as needed to ensure consistent safety coverage and employee engagement.
Maintain accurate, organized, and accessible records of inspections, training, incidents, corrective actions, permits, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Requirements
Associate degree, trade school education, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred.
Five (5) or more years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, workplace hazard assessments, incident investigations, risk management, and safety program administration.
Demonstrated ability to independently develop, implement, evaluate, and improve EHS programs and drive corrective actions across multiple departments.
Experience developing and administering Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs, including procedures, employee training, and compliance audits.
Experience with safety training platforms, preferably Alchemy, and the ability to manage employee training assignments and compliance records.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence employees and management at all levels.
Ability to independently assess operational risks, exercise sound judgment, prioritize safety concerns, and make recommendations to management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, with the ability to develop reports, maintain databases, and improve digital recordkeeping processes.
Ability to work across multiple shifts and facilities to conduct inspections, deliver training, and provide consistent EHS support.
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Ability to adapt to changing operational needs, work independently, and promote a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements:
The employee will occasionally move within the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, and collaborate with colleagues. Consistent use of office equipment, such equipment may include but not limited to computers, phones, printers, and copiers. The employee will be required to frequently communicate with both internal staff members as well as external parties or customers and must be able to convey accurate information. This job description reflects management?s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change based on company needs as expressed by management.