Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly, in partnership with a brand new manufacturing company, is looking for a Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in Halls, TN!

This is a direct hire position meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their benefit, vacation, and compensation upon hire!

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation, PTO, and paid holidays!
• 401k plus employer match

Details:

• Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Pay: $60,000 - $85,000

Position Summary:
The EHS Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplace in an aluminum manufacturing facility. This role includes monitoring regulatory compliance, conducting safety training, supporting incident investigations, and collaborating with all departments to drive a proactive safety culture while meeting OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures, and training tailored to the aluminum manufacturing environment.
• Conduct facility inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Lead root cause investigations for incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; recommend and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate and conduct employee EHS training on hazard communication, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, PPE, emergency response, and other relevant topics.
• Monitor air quality, emissions, hazardous waste, and water discharge to ensure adherence to environmental permits and regulations.
• Maintain documentation of all safety and environmental activities, including audits, training records, incident reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead and participate in EHS committee meetings and promote employee engagement in safety programs.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials per environmental regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, conduct emergency drills, and support the development of emergency preparedness plans.
• Stay current with regulatory changes affecting aluminum manufacturing and recommend best practices for compliance and risk reduction.
• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and reporting processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment; aluminum industry experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and relevant state/local EHS regulations.
• Experience with environmental monitoring, industrial hygiene, and waste management.
• Strong communication, training, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead projects and work collaboratively across teams.
• EHS certifications (CSP, ASP, CHMM, etc.) a plus.

Immediate opening, apply now!

 

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