Sr. EHS Specialist

A long‑standing, privately owned manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support onsite operations at a Class I, Division 2 production facility located near the Chicago Midway Airport
. This senior‑level individual contributor role requires strong technical expertise in regulatory compliance, Process Safety Management (PSM), and safety leadership across a fast‑paced industrial environment.

The ideal candidate brings deep regulatory knowledge, strong influencing skills, and the ability to partner effectively with leaders, engineers, and operational teams.

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs that comply with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee compliance for manufacturing and laboratory operations, including hazardous waste (RCRA), air emissions, industrial hygiene, occupational health, and related environmental programs.

• Serve as the primary site lead for OSHA PSM activities.
• Maintain and continually improve all 14 PSM elements in collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Lead the full incident investigation process, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on hazard mitigation and prevention.

• Champion a proactive safety culture by leading the site's safety team and serving as program lead for the behavioral‑based safety initiative.
• Conduct training, audits, and coaching to reinforce best practices.
• Assess workplace hazards, manage PPE requirements, evaluate usage, and oversee PPE procurement and inventory in alignment with OSHA standards.

• Ensure employees and contractors receive all required safety and environmental training.
• Partner with department leaders to identify training needs, approve training resources, and maintain compliant training documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, health, and safety or related field
• Experience working on a chemical manufacturing site or in a PSM regulated facility