Safety & Regulatory Specialist

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing wasacquiredby Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more.With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, thereis nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar. Job Overview: The Safety & Regulatory Specialist supports industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and environmental programs designed to help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. This role assists with regulatory compliance, documentation, training coordination, inspections, and continuous improvement activities across operations. Compensation Range : $56,250 - $78,750 Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Responsibilities: Support a positive safety culture aligned with Company EH&S goals and expectations. Assist with safety monitoring programs that help protect employees and support compliance with EH&S regulatory requirements. Help monitor, maintain, and audit safety equipment and programs, including PPE, fire extinguishers, fire alarms, housekeeping standards, near-miss reporting, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and industrial hygiene activities. Coordinate with contracted occupational health care providers and internal partners to support workplace injury and illness management activities. Communicate safety, health, and regulatory procedures clearly and professionally to employees and site partners. Assist with safety inspections, meetings, audits, drills, training coordination, and emergency response preparedness activities. Support hazard identification activities for production processes, document findings, and assist with follow-up actions that improve safety performance. Participate in the Quality Management System (QMS) by documenting processes and assisting with drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support the Management Review Team (MRT) by preparing information, tracking action items, and assisting with customer experience improvement efforts. Assist with communications, records, and documentation related to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Help maintain documentation for regulatory reporting and filing requirements, including EPA, IEPA, Tier 2, ROSS, SWPPP, NFPA, and other related programs. Perform other duties and support special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related science field preferred; equivalent education, relevant coursework, or internship/co-op experience may be considered. 1–3 years of EH&S-related experience preferred; internship, co-op, relevant coursework, or experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or specialty chemical environment is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with document control systems, or willingness to learn. Ability to follow established systems and processes and support process improvement activities. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. Foundational knowledge of industrial hygiene, PSM, RMP, PHAs, emergency response, OSHA, DOT, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, NFPA, ANSI, and ISO 14001/45001 programs is advantageous. Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including: Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option). Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts. Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Voluntary supplemental life insurance. Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance. Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match. Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave. Paid holidays, including a floating personal day. Employee assistance and wellness programs. Earned Wage access isavailable, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday. Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leslie's, Inc.