Environmental Health Safety Specialist

The EHS Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program within our manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while driving a proactive safety culture that prioritizes hazard prevention, behavioral safety, and continuous improvement. The EHS Specialist partners closely with operations leaders, supervisors, and employees at all levels to maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace

• Safety Program Leadersh
  ip Develop, implement, and manage facility-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Lead the transition from compliance-based safety to a culture of proactive safety ownership
• Serve as the facility’s subject matter expert for OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT and other regulatory frameworks
• Drive continuous improvement through audits, corrective actions, and risk assessments
• Champion environmental initiatives that will help to reduce process and personal waste
• Hazard Identification & Risk Reducti
  on Conduct regular workplace inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and development of corrective actions
• Track and analyze safety metrics (TRCR, DART, near misses) to identify trends and implement preventive measures
• Assists with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring, and maintains the SDS database
• Training & Engageme
  nt Develop and deliver safety training programs including onboarding, annual requirements, and task-specific training
• Facilitate safety committees, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives
• Champion safety awareness campaigns and behavioral safety programs
• Lead the site level safety team
• Regulatory Complian
  ce Maintain full compliance with OSHA standards, environmental regulations, hazardous materials requirements, and permit obligations
• Prepare regulatory reporting & documentation (e.g. REACH, RoHS, SARA, OSHA 300 etc.)
• Manage workers’ compensation reporting, return-to-work programs, and case management
• Maintain all safety documentation, records, and required regulatory filings
• Emergency Preparedne
  ss Lead emergency response planning, including evacuations, chemical spill response, fire safety, and crisis management
• Conduct drills and ensure equipment (e.g., extinguishers, AEDs, alarms) remains in compliance
• Collaboration & Leadersh
  ip Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and HR to embed safety into daily activities
• Serve as a role model for safe personal practices
• Influence at all levels of the organization to build accountability and reinforce safety behaviors
• Support capital projects and process changes through safety review and risk analysis
• Assists in timely creation and submission of corporate reports and KPI's

• Educa
  tion Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related fields
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experi
  ence Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Sk
  ills:
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinacxis)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment