Job Summary:

The EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting and advancing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with corporate standards and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

This role serves as a key partner to operations, helping identify risk, implement preventive measures, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance. The EHS Specialist will act as both a technical expert and cultural influencer, ensuring safety is integrated into how work is performed—not treated as a separate function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local regulations
Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into practical site applications
Maintain audit readiness and support internal and external inspections
Develop, implement, and sustain EHS policies, procedures, and programs

Risk Identification & Prevention

Proactively identify hazards through routine floor presence, audits, and data analysis
Lead and support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and (as applicable) Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
Drive initiatives that reduce risk and improve safe work practices across operations
Focus on preventing incidents—not reacting to them

Incident Investigation & Corrective Action

Lead investigations of incidents, near-misses, and injuries using structured root cause analysis
Identify system-level gaps and implement sustainable corrective actions
Track and verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions

Training & Safety Culture Development

Develop and deliver engaging, practical EHS training programs
Ensure training translates into understanding and behavioral change—not just completion
Promote safety awareness through consistent floor engagement and communication
Support leadership in reinforcing safety expectations and accountability

Operational Partnership & Influence

Partner closely with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to integrate EHS into daily operations
Provide coaching, guidance, and constructive challenge to drive safe decision-making
Build trust with frontline associates and supervisors to strengthen safety ownership

Auditing, Metrics & Continuous Improvement

Conduct regular audits and track both leading and lagging safety indicators
Analyze trends (near-misses, incidents, observations) to identify improvement opportunities
Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company safety goals

Education/Training Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, or related field preferred
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
2–5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Physical Demands:

Frequent walking, standing, and observation in a manufacturing environment
Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
Ability to access production areas and wear required PPE

Work Environment:

Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, temperature variation, and industrial conditions
Regular interaction with production and operations personnel

Work Schedule:

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