Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About the Company EHS – Global Leader in beauty and personal care products. We are a global producer with manufacturing operations supporting some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our facilities operate at scale, leveraging advanced automation, continuous improvement practices, and a strong safety culture. Position Summary The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance across environmental, health, and safety functions with a strong emphasis on environmental permitting, reporting, and audit readiness. The role serves as the site subject‑matter expert on OSHA and environmental regulatory compliance, partnering with operations and leadership to proactively mitigate risk, maintain audit readiness, and strengthen environmental stewardship initiatives. Key Responsibilities Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations (EPA, state agencies, OSHA, etc.). Manage all environmental permits (air, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste), ensuring timely renewals, reporting, and adherence to permit conditions. Serve as site lead during regulatory inspections and third‑party environmental audits. Prepare and submit required environmental reports (TierII, TRI, stormwater, hazardous waste manifests, emissions reporting, etc.). Oversee hazardous waste management program, including proper storage, labeling, disposal, manifesting, and training. Implement and maintain stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP), including inspections, sampling, and corrective actions. Lead internal compliance audits and gap assessments; drive corrective and preventive actions to closure. Maintain accurate and inspection‑ready documentation and compliance records. Support ESG and sustainability reporting initiatives (CDP, EcoVadis, internal corporate reporting). Identify environmental risk exposure and implement mitigation strategies to reduce regulatory and financial liability. Maintain and administer OSHA‑required programs (LOTO, Hazard Communication, PPE, Emergency Action Plans, etc.). Develop, implement, and audit EHS policies, SOPs, and training programs. Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), facility risk assessments, and safety inspections. Lead incident investigations using root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Track safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses) and present findings to leadership. Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and FDA‑regulated standards where applicable. Lead and maintain Emergency Response Team readiness and training. Investigate workplace injuries and ensure regulatory‑compliant reporting. Manage workers’ compensation claims and partner with insurance carriers and medical providers. Coordinate return‑to‑work and modified duty programs. Track claims trends and support site‑level risk reduction strategies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or a related field (preferred). Minimum 5 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing or FDA‑regulated environment. Demonstrated experience managing environmental permits and regulatory reporting. Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, stormwater, hazardous waste, and air quality regulations. Experience leading regulatory inspections and responding to findings. Proven ability to conduct compliance audits and drive corrective action closure. Experience with ESG reporting platforms (CDP, EcoVadis) strongly preferred. Professional certifications (e.g., CHMM, CSP, CIH) are a plus. Strong analytical, documentation, and project management skills. Ability to influence operations leadership and drive accountability. Benefits Competitive salary (US$90,000 – US$100,000 per year) and annual bonus incentives. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) plan with 4% company match. Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr