Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Ramco Specialties Inc - Hudson, OH

Salary Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level Not Specified

The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for leading and advancing a proactive safety culture and environmental compliance program across the organization. This role serves as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all EHS matters, partnering cross-functionally with Operations and leadership to reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

EHS Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site-wide EHS programs
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) including TRIR, near misses, and environmental metrics
• Partner with leadership to integrate safety into daily operations and decision-making

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain all required environmental permits, reporting, and documentation
• Lead and manage regulatory inspections and external audits

Safety Programs & Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments and drive hazard identification and mitigation efforts
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans
• Maintain and improve safety policies, procedures, and programs

Environmental Management

• Oversee hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal
• Monitor employee exposure and environmental impact records
• Drive environmental sustainability and waste reduction initiatives

Training & Culture Development

• Develop and deliver safety and environmental training programs
• Promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture across all levels of the organization
• Serve as a coach and advisor to supervisors and employees on EHS best practices

Authority & Influence

• Serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external EHS-related matters, including regulatory agencies and audits
• Advise leadership on risk, compliance, and operational safety improvements
• Has authority to halt unsafe work and recommend corrective action

Schedule & Availability Expectations

• This position supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Serves as the primary on-call contact for EHS-related incidents and emergencies outside of standard working hours
• Must be able to respond to urgent situations, including occasional after-hours, weekend, or off-shift support as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, or CHMM
• Experience leading regulatory audits or inspections
• Experience developing and implementing EHS programs
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 standards

• Interpersonal Skills – Treats others with courtesy and respect regardless of their status or position; keeps emotions under control; approaches others in a tactful manner; maintains confidentiality; effectively separates personal issues and problems from work responsibilities and activities
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly, confidently, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
• Written Communication – Writes clearly, accurately, and informatively; presents numerical data accurately and effectively; can read and interpret written technical information
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit, shares knowledge and experience
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a tolerant, respectful, and harassment-free environment
• Ethics – Maintains confidentiality;…