Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

Beyond Meat is focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience. The Operations Team is a matrix organization within Beyond Meat that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant‑based proteins.

They are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in Devault, PA as an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of employee health and safety programs in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing compliance procedures, plans, permits, and regulatory reports.
• Support continuous improvement of site safety programs based on operational needs.
• Deliver Health & Safety (HSI) training for plant team members.
• Assist with the development and delivery of safety training content for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Track and report training completion and compliance.
• Communicate EHS expectations and policies to employees and third‑party contractors.
• Maintain company‑mandated and regulatory records for accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in internal EHS and compliance audits and support corrective action tracking and closure.
• Assist with monitoring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company EHS requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations and support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to identify workplace hazards and recommend risk‑reduction measures.
• Support site PPE programmes and ensure appropriate use and availability.
• Manage the Workers’ Compensation programme and partner with the insurance company to help manage cases.
• Coordinate with external vendors supporting EHS initiatives (e.g., CPR training, ergonomic assessments, first aid services).
• Support emergency preparedness, disaster response, and pandemic response planning and compliance activities.
• Coordinate emergency drills and response activities as needed.
• Partner with plant management and cross‑functional teams to support EHS initiatives.
• Provide technical EHS support across areas such as:
  • Machine Guarding
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Equipment Safety
  • Emergency Preparedness & Response
• Follow all facility policies related to safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform other duties as assigned and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of EHS experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience delivering safety training and supporting SOP development.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Experience with hazardous waste management and behaviour‑based safety programmes preferred.
• Bi‑lingual in Spanish is a plus, not a requirement.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to efficiently organise information, analyse large datasets, and present data in a clear and impactful manner.
• High‑level ability to build strong relationships and influence technical, business, and operational decisions.
• Strong multitasking skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

• In‑office five (5) days per week and able to work flexible shifts as based on position needs. Occasional weekends and/or worked holidays will also be based on company needs.
• Warehouse and production manufacturing environment that includes both tempered and ambient areas specifically requiring a tolerance for consistent cold work environments (-10‑40° F), high worker traffic, loud noises, odor, dust, and varying room temperatures.
• The work environment is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may…