Senior EHS Specialist

The Senior EHS Specialist reports directly to the Site EHS Manager and supports the implementation and continuous improvement of the facility’s Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) programs. This position serves as a technical resource, leads assigned programs and projects, and works closely with employees and site leadership to identify hazards, reduce risk, and maintain compliance with applicable requirements and company standards.

The specialist provides hands‑on support across all shifts and escalates significant risks, incidents, and compliance concerns to the Site EHS Manager.

• Implement and sustain assigned elements of the Marzetti EHS&S management system under the direction of the Site EHS Manager.
• Conduct routine floor observations, inspections, audits, and task-based risk assessments with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Sanitation. Address immediate hazards and track corrective actions through Integrated Management System.
• Lead or support incident and near‑miss investigations, identify root causes, and partner with action owners to implement effective corrective measures.
• Administer assigned safety programs, which may include lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined spaces, walking‑working surfaces and fall protection, powered industrial trucks, electrical safety, chemical safety, ergonomics, and contractor safety.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to assess EHS&S risks associated with new equipment, process changes, and facility projects before startup or implementation.
• Coordinate and deliver employee and contractor EHS&S training; evaluate understanding and maintain accurate training and qualification records in partnership with Human Resources and department leaders.
• Support and coordinate assigned elements of the facility’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) under the direction of the Site EHS Manager.
• Support the Marzetti Operational Excellence (MOE) Safety Pillar and employee engagement activities. Coordinate behavior‑based safety observations, analyze findings, and use results to improve working conditions and safe behaviors.
• Maintain accurate incident records, OSHA recordkeeping documentation, and workers’ compensation files. Coordinate claims, medical follow‑up, and return-to-work activities with the Site EHS Manager, Human Resources, and designated providers while protecting confidential information.
• Coordinate assigned environmental compliance activities, including permit tracking, inspections, waste management, required sampling, reporting, and record retention. Support environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Support emergency preparedness through response plans, drills, equipment inspections, and coordination with designated site responders.
• Coordinate assigned physical security activities, including access control, cameras, fencing, guard stations, and alarm systems; elevate deficiencies and support corrective action.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections. Coordinate agency communications and responses through the Site EHS Manager and designated corporate resources.
• Analyze incident, observation, audit, and compliance data; communicate trends and recommended actions to the Site EHS Manager and site leadership. Prepare accurate, timely site and corporate reports.
• Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices and hazard recognition. Intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed, initiate stop‑work actions consistent with company policy, and promptly elevate unresolved concerns.
• Partner with department managers and shift supervisors to integrate EHS&S expectations into daily operations,…