Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Role Overview

A manufacturing facility is seeking an EHS Specialist to manage and improve environmental, health, and safety programs. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, environmental reporting, and building a strong safety culture across operations. This is a hands-on position with ownership of site-level EHS functions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and engage employees across all levels to meet safety objectives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations
• Review facility changes and new equipment for safety and compliance impact
• Maintain environmental management systems and support ISO 14001 compliance
• Prepare and submit required environmental reports (e.g., emissions, waste, water monitoring)
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal processes
• Oversee air, water, stormwater, and waste monitoring, testing, and audits
• Conduct safety training for employees and supervisors, including site-specific content development
• Identify hazards, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Lead safety improvement projects using modern tools and best practices
• Evaluate and improve effectiveness of EHS control programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing EHS role
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience with environmental permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping
• Familiarity with high-risk manufacturing environments and safety controls
• Proficiency with safety systems and tools (e.g., MS Office, Smartsheet, or similar platforms)
• Ability to influence teams and drive cultural change in safety practices
• Experience in at least one specialty area (e.g., cranes/rigging, electrical safety, fall protection, welding)

Preferred Qualifications

• ASP or CSP certification
• Experience with behavior-based safety programs (e.g., SafeStart, STOP)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and safety improvement events (Kaizens)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000–$80,000
• Bonus: Not included
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and supplemental insurance plans available
• No 401(k) offered