Safety and Environmental Specialist; Plant Level

Why This Role Matters

Mission Hires is seeking a plant-level Safety and Environmental Specialist to lead and support safety initiatives and general environmental compliance at a 150-employee, non-union manufacturing plant. Reporting to the Division EHS Manager, this newly created role will shape safety performance and culture through relationship building, coaching, and accountability. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of plant safety experience, a BS in safety/environmental or related technical field, strong learning agility, and a passion for making an immediate impact on our safety journey.

• Lead and support plant-level safety programs, initiatives, and daily activities
• Drive a proactive safety culture through relationship building, coaching, and accountability
• Support general environmental compliance activities and documentation
• Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards and risks across operations
• Conduct inspections, audits, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses
• Track, analyze, and report safety and environmental performance metrics
• Develop and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and communications
• Partner with plant leadership and frontline teams to implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support policy/procedure development and continuous improvement of EHS systems
• Collaborate with the Division EHS Manager on strategy, priorities, and compliance needs

• Bachelor of Science in safety, environmental, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 3 years of plant-level safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience influencing safety culture and driving accountability
• Working knowledge of general environmental compliance requirements
• Proven ability to conduct incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the plant
• Data-driven approach with experience tracking and reporting EHS metrics
• Highly motivated, fast learner, and eager to make an immediate impact
• Ability to work onsite at a 150-employee, non-union plant and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Eligibility to work in the United States