EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for ensuring workplace safety and environmental compliance. They develop, implement, and monitor health and safety programs that protect employees, the public, and the environment. Their role requires a thorough understanding of regulations, risk management, and emergency response.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinate safety training programs to educate team on safety practices, emergency procedure, and regulatory requirements, to include new hire safety training, monthly safety training, forklift certification.
• Oversee safety committee to develop and update safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Monitor and audit workplace practices to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Conduct thorough investigations of accidents and incidents to determine root causes and work with HR to recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure the proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials to prevent contamination and exposure to hazards.
• Work with HR and management to coordinate emergency response efforts, including drills and real-time incident management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and maintenance of safety records including Material Safety Data (MDS) sheets.
• Act as primary point of contact with regulatory agencies, ensuring that all safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate EHS considerations into operational processes and projects.
• Foster a culture of safety within the organization, encouraging proactive identification and resolution of safety issues.
• Maintains records of discharge or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in EHS, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of EHS regulations, standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S preferred.
• Shown ability to collaborate with other team members to accomplish tasks.

Required skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Proven quantitative and analytical abilities
• Project and time management
• Investigative and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong Interpersonal communications skills
• Schedule flexibility to respond to emergency
• Ethical conduct

Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.