EH&S Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: EH&S

Job Description

The EH&S plays a dual role, splitting responsibilities between operational coordination and continuous manufacturing improvement and safety. This position supports day-to-day operations, drives process standardization and efficiency, and ensures strong environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance in a manufacturing environment. The role collaborates closely with operations leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain smooth operations while promoting a safe, well-organized, and audit-ready facility.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, visual management, and standard operating procedure (SOP) development.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, standardization, and overall efficiency across the manufacturing environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and follow through on continuous improvement projects.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Director of Operations, including reporting, scheduling, meeting coordination, and project tracking.
• Support tracking of key operational initiatives, monitor progress, and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for audits, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and readiness for review.
• Update and maintain training records, ensuring that operational and safety training information is current and well organized.
• Assist with processing and tracking orders as needed to support operational flow.
• Handle ad hoc administrative tasks for leadership and HR, providing responsive and reliable support.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping, including injury and illness logs, safety data sheet (SDS) management, and required safety postings.
• Ensure all compliance documentation is accurate, up to date, and audit-ready at all times.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory filings and reports related to EHS compliance.
• Assist with new hire safety orientation and maintain detailed training records for safety programs.
• Coordinate internal safety audits and facility walkthroughs, ensuring regular review of workplace conditions.
• Document audit findings, assign corrective actions, and track completion to closure.
• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day EHS-related questions from the production floor.
• Escalate safety or compliance concerns promptly and appropriately to leadership.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of experience in an operational or administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• 2–5 years of experience in safety or EHS coordination, with exposure to environmental health and safety practices.
• Hands-on experience working in a manufacturing setting and familiarity with production floor operations.
• Demonstrated exposure to EH&S requirements, processes, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, with strong skills in Excel and document management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to keep documentation, training records, and compliance materials well structured and accessible.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with operations leadership, HR, and production teams.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; candidates with a BA may be considered with less experience.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement methodologies such as 5S, visual management, and SOP development.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams to drive projects and follow through on action items.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and present reports related to operations, audits, and safety compliance.
• Experience coordinating audits or inspections and tracking corrective actions to completion.
• Interest in safety, health, and operations, with a proactive mindset toward risk identification and mitigation.

Work Environment

This role operates within a manufacturing environment, interacting regularly with the production floor, operations leadership, and HR. The position involves a mix of office-based administrative work and time spent in the facility conducting safety audits, walkthroughs, and training activities. You will use tools such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, with frequent work in Excel and document management systems. The environment emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency, with a culture focused on maintaining an organized, compliant, and well-documented facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Anaheim,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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