Environmental Health & Safety Specialist at KLM Careers Ayer, MA

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Responsibilities

• Manage overall safety, health and environmental activities with primary goal of reducing loss and liability and identifying and eliminating safety concerns throughout the manufacturing facilities.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical support and advice on safety, environmental and industrial hygiene subjects.
• Ensure records are maintained in compliance with local, state and federal environmental and safety laws, regulations, permits and programs.
• Regularly train and communicate EHS compliance and performance results company-wide.
• Review incidents and injuries, conduct follow up interviews and find root causes.
• Responsible for implementation and maintenance of ISO programs.
• Stay current with new policies from OSHA/NIOSH/NFPA/PSM and all other required agencies.
• Report with and handle all safety software programs.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analysis forms for entire facilities departments.
• Complete and report on all OSHA 300/301 logs.
• Overview and report on company accident statistics and make recommendations for correction of problem areas.
• Study, plan, and formulate new and revised safety programs and rules.
• Coordinate safety activities to keep company compliant with federal & state guidelines by scheduling classes/instructors, setting priorities, and directing.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Group Life and Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Holidays
• Biweekly profit‑sharing contribution
• PTO (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Bonuses

• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
• Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering or other physical science.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification.
• Four years or more of experience in a safety–related field in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental and industrial hygiene subjects.
• Experience with ISO programs, OSHA 300/301 logs, Job Hazard Analysis, safety software programs and regulatory compliance.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Salary: $80,000 – $89,999 per year