EHS Specialist

Position Description Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHS Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the operations team, ensuring effective leadership and management of the safety program. The role involves driving a consistent approach across all EHS activities, advancing the EHS management systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The EHS Specialist collaborates with the EHS Leadership Team to maintain consistency across all sites. Essential Job Functions Adhere to and enforce all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and PPE requirements. Maintain food quality and food safety standards as required by corporate, customers, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF). Assist the Regional EHS Manager with the development and implementation of company management systems; cross‑site EHS interaction may be required. Collaborate with the production team on yield and waste reduction initiatives. Provide technical EHS compliance advice and guidance to managers. Ensure effective implementation of EHS standards across the site. Coordinate EHS and Environmental Permit activities, including: Review environmental aspects and develop control measures. Control and record EHS & Permit documentation. Audit schedules, conduct internal and third‑party audits, and follow up on corrective actions. Produce environmental performance reports for Environmental Permits. Conduct JSA reviews in cooperation with departments. Support departments with: Risk assessments, audits, and inspections. Development of EHS procedures. Incident investigations. Manage: EHS training, audits, non‑conformances, and PPE protocol. Compliance reporting (Tier II, OSHA, etc.). Manage waste, including "zero to landfill" initiatives and revenue optimization: Maintain Waste Stream Matrix. Conduct Duty of Care records and audits. Liaise with waste management contractors. Oversee equipment servicing and issue resolution. Maintain EHS KPIs, such as: Incident statistics. Company incident management and reporting software for assigned locations. Environmental Permit Annual Returns. Environmental KPIs. Required Skills Effective understanding of manufacturing technology and process and the EHS risks associated with high‑speed beverage manufacturing. Solid knowledge of EHS systems. Ability and commitment to drive change in a team setting. Knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO 45001 standards and competence in coordinating their implementation. Ability to provide education and training for operators in key EHS tasks. Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to give constructive feedback. Understanding of HS and EHS auditing, and incident investigation procedures. Ability to collect and validate information on EHS system effectiveness to recommend improvements. NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety (minimum). Formal environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA Diploma in Environmental Management). Professional, confident individual willing to challenge existing ways of working and effect change. Enthusiastic and self‑managed. Prioritization and excellent time‑management skills. Experience in a busy manufacturing and engineering environment. Spanish bilingualism required. Competencies OSHA Compliance – ensure adherence to OSHA regulations. Risk Assessment – identify and evaluate potential hazards. Incident Investigation – analyze incidents and recommend corrective actions. Emergency Response – develop and coordinate emergency plans. Safety Program Management – create, implement, and manage safety policies and programs. Education and Experience 5+ years of management experience applying environmental, safety, and wellness regulations in a manufacturing setting, or equivalent experience. Experience supporting safety in multi‑site locations, including strategy and implementation. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred. Safety engineering degree preferred. ISO14001 auditor certification is a plus. Working Conditions Work schedule: weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight, and holidays may be required. Environment: fast‑paced production plant with moving parts; noise levels require hearing protection; temperatures can be very hot or relatively cold. Travel: rarely required. Visual/Sensory demands: role requires high attention to detail with limited sensory focus. Mental stress: significant pressure from deadlines, KPI attainment, and high accuracy demands. Other Duties This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Benefits Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers a competitive pay package and comprehensive benefits, including: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability Pet Insurance Legal Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 12 Paid Holidays 10 Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Well‑being Benefit Discount and Total Reward Programs Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr