COMPANY OVERVIEW

Knoll, Inc. is a constellation of design-driven brands and people, working together with our clients in person and digitally to create inspired modern interiors. We are part of MillerKnoll, the engine powering the world’s most dynamic design brands. Our internationally recognized portfolio includes furniture, textiles, leathers, lighting, accessories, and architectural and acoustical elements. Our brands — Knoll Office, KnollStudio, KnollTextiles, KnollExtra, Spinneybeck | FilzFelt, Edelman Leather, HOLLY HUNT, DatesWeiser, Muuto, and Fully — reflect our commitment to modern design that meets the diverse requirements of high-performance workplaces, work from home settings and luxury residential interiors. A recipient of the National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, we can help organizations achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Living Building Challenge and WELL Building workplace certifications. To learn more about our initiatives to support more inclusive and diverse communities, visit Knoll.com/Community.

POSITION SUMMARY

Ensures that environmental health and safety (EH&S) system requirements are established, implemented and maintained with conformance to the MillerKnoll EH&S managements systems and goals as site champion. Build and grow the EH&S department. Lead EH&S professional(s) by providing feedback, development opportunities, and coaching. Provide EH&S leadership, coaching and technical support for corporate or facility-based assignments and projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies sound project management and engineering principles
• Develop and manage project schedules, expenses and capital plans and other resources assigned to ensure the timely completion of projects and within budget.
• Leads cross-functional project teams and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Manage responsibilities for site Environmental Health and Safety department.
• May lead a team of EHS professionals in support of business objectives; plan and assign personnel for given projects or tasks.
• Provide expert leadership and insight into new or emerging EHS concepts and technologies.
• Provide leadership and technical support to EH&S committees and operational teams.
• Recognize and communicate EHS trends to leadership with risk mitigation solutions.
• Reviews new projects for EHS change management success, recommending changes in procedures or risk control measures.
• Strategize the concepts of EHS compliance and continuous improvement goals with internal audience and around the globe in committee work and conversations with customers and other interested stakeholders at DatesWeiser and MillerKnoll.
• Support multiple projects in various phases, simultaneously and draws on internal and external networks to achieve results. Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Support and Facilitate EH&S Committee

Required Skills

• Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction, a work style that is action oriented and proven decision-making ability.
• Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with people of various social/economic backgrounds, work experience and education levels.
• Ability to effectively use office automation/communication, software and tools used in the MK office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through others using and applying good interpersonal and managerial skills.
• An understanding of budgetary expenditures and capital planning.
• Being thoughtful and intentional about acknowledging and countering unconscious bias; using gender-neutral and inclusive language; and emphasizing the company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without accommodations.

Required Experience

Bachelor's Degree Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene or related degree.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or Certified Safety & Health Manager (CSHM).

Minimum of 5 years Occupational Safety and Health experience.

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations

Demonstrated success in the field of EH&S management.

Demonstrated understanding of loss control/insurance industry practices and requirements. Demonstrated experience with Local, State and Federal compliance agencies.

Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, and related building/compliance codes and standards.

WHO WE HIRE Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

• Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction, a work style that is action oriented and proven decision-making ability.
• Highly effective communication skills and ability to interact with people of various social/economic backgrounds, work experience and education levels.
• Ability to effectively use office automation/communication, software and tools used in the MK office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through others using and applying good interpersonal and managerial skills.
• An understanding of budgetary expenditures and capital planning.
• Being thoughtful and intentional about acknowledging and countering unconscious bias; using gender-neutral and inclusive language; and emphasizing the company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without accommodations.