Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead and support all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment. This individual will play a key role in fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that protect employees, the facility, and the environment.

Why join us?

$90,000-$130,000 per year, depending on Experience
Room for Growth
Excellent Benefits
Bonus Potential
PTO
401K

Job Details

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Obtain, maintain, and manage required environmental permits, including air, stormwater, wastewater, and waste management permits.
Prepare and maintain OSHA logs, environmental reports, compliance documentation, and regulatory records.
Serve as the site's technical resource for environmental, health, safety, and transportation compliance matters.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall safety and environmental performance.
Manage the site's Industrial Hygiene Program, including monitoring and exposure assessments.
Maintain EHS metrics, records, KPIs, and compliance documentation.
Oversee chemical approvals, inventories, and hazardous material management.
Coordinate and manage internal EHS audits, inspections, and compliance programs.
Participate in equipment reviews, risk assessments, process changes, and capital improvement projects to ensure safe implementation.
Lead the site safety committee and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen safety initiatives.
Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and injuries while identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Manage workers' compensation cases and return-to-work processes.
Coordinate the selection, purchasing, and distribution of safety equipment and PPE.
Develop and implement hazard control programs in partnership with corporate EHS leadership.
Support fire protection systems, emergency preparedness, security systems, and regulatory inspections.
Stay current on changing environmental and safety regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
Support new hire onboarding and safety orientation programs.
Complete additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Training & Development

Develop and deliver environmental, health, and safety training for new and existing employees.
Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements where needed.
Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance with all training requirements.
Work with supervisors and managers to identify employee training needs.
Participate in training reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare weekly reports summarizing training activities, compliance status, and upcoming training requirements.
Support cross-functional projects related to employee safety and compliance.
Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous experience supporting EHS programs within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
Experience managing regulatory compliance programs, audits, investigations, and reporting.
Ability to conduct safety training and effectively communicate with employees at all organizational levels.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence safety culture, drive accountability, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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