Environmental & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health and Safety SpecialistOverviewThe Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is a full-time position responsible for supporting and advancing Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) efforts across the site/facility. This role helps maintain compliance with EHS regulatory requirements and corporate EHS policies, while helping create a culture that identifies, eliminates, and controls hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage. The specialist serves as a key administrative and coordination hub for EHS activities, working closely with site leadership, employees, Safety Committee members, and Corporate EHS.ResponsibilitiesDevelop effective working relationships with the Safety Committee, department managers, plant/site leadership, employees, and Corporate EHS personnel.Communicate and coordinate EHS activities with other regions or facilities to share best practices and strengthen consistency.Establish frequent communication with Corporate EHS to report, discuss, and support compliance at the facility and across the region, where applicable.Act as a co-leader Site Emergency Coordinator, including training, evacuation planning, and emergency response in conjunction with operations or facility leadership.Champion the Safety Committee and serve as a resource to subcommittees and site teams.Oversee the site Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system and support day-to-day safety activities and communications.Provide support to team members with respect to safety awareness, prevention, training, and incident reduction.Assist Corporate EHS and site leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety programs and procedures.Maintain and disseminate safety information and training topics, including coordination of safety training based on Corporate EHS inputs.Conduct new employee safety and first-day training, and coordinate recurring plant-wide or facility safety meetings.Ensure OSHA, EPA, local, governmental, and company Environmental, Health & Safety compliance requirements are upheld.Maintain required EHS documentation, including accident reports, inspection reports, training logs, environmental permit records, and other compliance files.Maintain systems to track key EHS performance indicators, safety metrics, dashboards, and incident data.Provide regular updates to site leadership on safety performance, compliance status, and corrective action progress.Coordinate and/or conduct EHS audits, safety inspections, program assessments, and self-inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.Review and implement recommendations or corrective actions from audits, inspections, and incidents; track delegated actions through completion.Identify potential hazards and compliance issues, suggest work safety standards, and enforce safe work procedures.Conduct accident and incident investigations collaboratively with area owners, identify root causes, and support corrective action implementation.Complete, submit, and maintain recordable injury reports and other required incident documentation.Coordinate and assist with early return-to-work efforts for lost-time injuries.Support communication with employees and vendors, data compilation, preparation of reports, and meeting documentation.Adhere to Property Conservation guidelines and support injury reduction and workers’ compensation cost reduction efforts.Play a key role in the leadership and assistance of EHS integration for newly acquired facilities, where applicable.Visit facilities in the region based on guidelines developed by the Corporate Safety Manager, where applicable.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the business.Ability to influence across all business levels and build collaborative working relationships.Ability to identify potential safety issues and solutions proactively.Strong knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and local compliance expectations.Strong organizational, time management, documentation, and follow-up skills.Ability to analyze incidents, identify root causes, and support practical corrective actions.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to quickly identify and address potential hazards or compliance issues.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field such as Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, EHS Management, or a similar combination of education, training, and experience. Associate’s degree with relevant experience may be considered.Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Experience implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing environment.Experience implementing and coordinating OSHA compliance programs.Knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and applicable local requirements.Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement preferred.Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation preferred.OSHA 40-hour training preferred.