Environmental Health, Safety, and Security Specialist

Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) Specialist

Location:

Dayton, NJ

Employment Type:

Direct Hire Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, onsite (typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; occasional schedule flexibility required to support 1st or 2nd shift operations)

We are seeking an Environmental Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) Specialist to support and continuously improve environmental, health, safety, and security programs at our Dayton, NJ facility. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, supporting environmental and security initiatives, and partnering with site leadership to maintain a safe and secure workplace.

• Support EHSS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain environmental compliance programs, including EPA, RCRA, Clean Air Act, permits, reporting, and inspections.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs, environmental metrics, and reporting activities.
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, job safety analyses, and safety audits.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training, including OSHA topics, PPE, ergonomics, emergency response, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support ergonomic assessments and workplace injury prevention initiatives.
• Manage safety equipment, emergency supplies, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Assist with site security activities, including access control, visitor management, CCTV monitoring, and C-TPAT compliance.
• Maintain EHSS policies, SOPs, emergency action plans, and training records.
• Participate in audits, inspections, safety committees, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHSS best practices into daily operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in EHS, environmental compliance, occupational safety, or a related role.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or industrial environments strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910), EPA requirements, and environmental compliance programs.
• Experience conducting inspections, incident investigations, and employee safety training.
• Knowledge of physical security programs and/or C-TPAT compliance is a plus.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); EHS software experience preferred.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Passion for safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence a positive safety culture.

Ideal for candidates with EHS experience in cosmetics manufacturing, food production, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments seeking growth within a hands-on EHSS role.