EHS Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Location: Northbrook, IL
Hire Type: 6 month contract-to-hire
Target Pay Rate: $36.00-$41.00/hr
Work Schedule: M-F 6am-2:30pm
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP

Job Description:

Our client is a leading manufacturing organization seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support their Northbrook, IL facility. This person will work closely with the EHS Manager and manufacturing operations to maintain and improve environmental, health, and safety programs.

Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing operations and the EHS Manager with day-to-day environmental, health, and safety initiatives.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver engaging EHS training programs.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, procedures, safe work instructions, and management systems.
• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Support workplace injury, incident, and near-miss reporting and investigations.
• Lead safety communication and employee engagement initiatives, including safety meetings and other awareness programs.
• Develop solutions to reduce occupational hazards and exposures while supporting continuous improvement and behavioral-based safety initiatives.
• Train and support facility safety committees.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental, chemical, machinery, and applicable local regulations.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and maintain EHS visual management initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable EHS regulations.
• Experience with safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees and leadership across a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to identify workplace hazards and implement practical safety solutions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.