EHS Specialist

Overview

Role Summary We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist from the Minneapolis area to join our team. Occasional travel within the US may be required. In this role, you will oversee and continuously improve our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs. You’ll collaborate with operational leaders to ensure both employee safety and efficient productivity, designing and implementing policies that align with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while proactively promoting a strong safety culture across the organization. You will work closely with leadership teams to align EHS goals with operational objectives, fostering an environment that prioritizes employee well-being and operational excellence.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week onsite and additional onsite presence as needed based on business requirements.

• Serve as an advisor for leadership and staff across multiple sites, providing expertise on all EHS-related matters.
• Develop and implement robust safety management systems, ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations.
• Lead the development of comprehensive EHS policies and training programs, fostering a culture of continuous safety improvement.
• Support Supervisors in conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions to mitigate risks.
• Oversee environmental compliance efforts including waste management, air quality controls, water pollution prevention, hazardous material handling and permitting requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safety and environmental improvement initiatives, including new equipment introduction, plant expansions and process changes.
• Monitor workplace conditions, conduct regular safety inspections and assess risks through job hazard analysis (JHA) and risk assessments.
• Lead safety audits and inspections, coordinating necessary remediation plans to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Partner with department managers to drive employee engagement in EHS programs, emphasizing the importance of a safe work environment.
• Report key EHS metrics and performance data to senior leadership, recommending strategies for continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in sustainability initiatives, promoting environmentally responsible practices.
• Occasional availability to support other shifts, including nights or weekends.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

• ACCOUNTABILITY/EXECUTION – A willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions. Includes consequences for performance or actions.
• FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - Ability to work jointly with others, build partnerships for global performance, and respect others.
• INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and taking action before being asked.
• INTEGRITY/PERSONAL CREDIBILITY – Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING – Ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop solutions quickly.
• COMPLEXITY/STRESS MANAGEMENT / TIME MANAGEMENT - Maintain effectiveness under pressure, manage time and resources efficiently.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience managing EHS programs in industrial settings, with expertise in regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant EHS regulations.
• Previous experience in multi-site operations.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive EHS programs.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

• Ability to analyze data and trends to identify risks and develop strategic EHS solutions.
• Skilled in conducting root cause analysis and…