EHS Specialist

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept‑to‑table solutions that delight consumers around the globe. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers. Position Summary This role is responsible for assisting the Facility EHS Manager in leading the EHS culture while ensuring the facility remains in compliance with applicable regulations and corporate standards. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Job is an individual contributor. Job has no direct reports. Key members of the Facility EHS Team help develop a strong EHS culture. Focus on coaching all levels of employees to achieve best‑in‑class EHS performance. Reviews and updates safety policies and procedures routinely to assure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and corporate standards. Participates in or executes EHS related audits and inspections on a routine basis to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities. Tracks corrective actions identified through audits and inspections to closure. Promotes safety awareness and culture throughout the facility on all shifts using established, recognized, and innovative risk reduction techniques. Follows up and helps manage workers‑compensation, liability, or property claim investigations as related to root‑cause practices or behaviors and assists with identifying corrective actions. Participates in facility safety committees. Administers EHS related training classes. Assists in representing the company during federal, state, and local safety inspections for OSI facilities, as needed. Tracks EHS metrics and manages related data. Communicates EHS metrics and goals to facility leadership and hourly employees. Ensures appropriate safety procedures are in practice through education, training, and use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws. Performs other duties as assigned. Experience & Skills 3‑5 years of experience in a related field preferred. Knowledge of how to understand and apply EHS regulations, industry best practices, and related guidelines preferred. GSP, ASP or other certifications preferred. Experience with Management Systems such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System preferred. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both individually and in a group setting. Must have interpersonal skills to influence others. Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite products. Preferred Education BA/BS or equivalent in a related degree. Compensation & Benefits The base salary for this position ranges from a low of $72,512 to a maximum of $108,768, with offers typically between the low and middle of the range, based on education, skills, experience and internal equity among other factors. This role is also eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance. As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401(k) with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family, and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development. Work Environment Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyors (may depend on the role). Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility. This role does not require any domestic travel. Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds. Position may require frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use of hands or fingers, talking, hearing, feeling objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring. Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for greater than 4 hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr