EHS Specialist

Join the OX team, creators of OX-IS—an all-in-one solution meeting building code requirements for structural sheathing, continuous insulation, and weather and air resistive barrier performance. We’re seeking an EHS Specialist who’s ready to be part of an innovative company delivering high-performance building solutions that simplify construction and ensure code compliance.

Job Title: EHS Specialist
Req : 16341
HR Contact: Sheena WATSON
Location: Building Envelope - Constantine, MI

The EHS Specialist works with the EHSS Department management to assist in directing and coordinating all safety and health related activities for Ox Engineered Products. The position will work directly with the Regional EHS Manager in the development and implementation of corporate EHS programs to prevent occupational injury/illness losses and minimize future liabilities through evaluating risks and establishing appropriate loss control/reduction activities.

This role requires a strong presence on the production floor, working closely with the operations team and supervisors to identify hazards in real time, reinforce safe behaviors, and ensure EHS practices are effectively integrated into daily operations.

• Administer comprehensive OSHA and DEQ Compliance Programs through Management Leadership & Teammate Involvement, Job Hazard Analysis, Hazard Prevention and Control, and Environmental Health and Safety Training.
• Model behaviors consistent with a target of zero incidents.
• Engage, communicate, and influence others across the business to develop a culture of safety excellence, an engaged workforce, and continuous improvement.
• Sustain Safety Committee Practices.
• Monitor all Environmental Health and Safety policies, practices and processes to determine efficiency and effectiveness and recommend improvements to achieve desired results.
• Drive the operational implementation of Health and Safety strategies and initiatives in a way that builds a culture of compliance, performance and reputation and supports the Business Unit goals (Use of ICare, Isite, EHSInsights, ETC).
• Maintain an effective system for identifying, reporting, investigating, tracking, and trending incidents and taking action to ensure appropriate countermeasures are implemented.
• Implement Health and Safety audit processes to assess regulatory compliance, identify deficiencies and ensure collaboration with operating facilities to proactively resolve gaps and identify action plans.
• Serve as Health and Safety Subject Matter Expert and coach others.
• Provide guidance on regulatory/legislative matters (OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA) and oversee government compliance inspections and activities.
• Develop local written programs, procedures and policies to ensure compliance.
• Development and oversight of comprehensive Industrial Hygiene monitoring program.
• Ensure implementation of the people security program and associated activities.
• Coordinate with Communication and Legal departments regarding stakeholder and public messaging.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor’s/University Degree. Master’s degree preferred.

Field of Study Preferred: Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health or Related Technical Discipline.

Required

Work Experience:

At least 4 years of operational Environmental Health and Safety experience.

• Environmental Permitting Management (Stormwater, Air, Waste Water)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to work in an open and consultative manner with others.
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced, changing environment, demonstrating initiative and self‑motivation.
• Must be able to prioritize and multi‑task in the face of many responsibilities/duties.
• Demonstrates sound business judgment and the ability to grasp the complexities of a large business organization and the application of legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to comprehend law and regulation and judicial and regulatory interpretations of law and regulation,…