EHS Specialist

Position Description Reporting to the Plant Manager, the EHS Specialist provides comprehensive support to the operations team, ensuring effective leadership and management of the safety program. The role drives a consistent approach across all EHS activities, advances EHS management systems, and ensures 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. Adhere to food quality and safety standards (e.g., SQF) as defined by corporate, customer, or governing bodies. Assist the Regional EHS Manager in developing company management systems; some cross‑site 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 assist with development of control measures. Control and record EHS & Permit documentation. Audit schedules, conduct internal and third‑party audits, and follow up on corrective actions. Environmental performance reporting for Environmental Permits. Conduct JSA reviews with departments. Provide support, assistance and guidance to departments on: 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 (zero to landfill), ensuring optimal revenue for all waste created: Maintain Waste Stream Matrix. Duty of Care records and audits. Liaise with waste management contractors. Equipment servicing and issues. Maintain EHS KPIs, including: Incident statistics. Company incident management and reporting software for assigned locations. Environmental Permit Annual Returns. Environmental KPIs. Required Skills Understanding of manufacturing technology and processes and associated EHS risks in high‑speed beverage manufacturing. Solid knowledge of EHS systems. Ability and commitment to drive change in a team setting. Understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and competence to coordinate effectively. Ability to provide education and training resources for operators in key EHS tasks. Effective communication and presentation skills; ability to give feedback that enhances confidence and commitment. Knowledge of HS and EHS auditing and incident investigation. Ability to collect and validate sufficient information on EHS system effectiveness for improvement recommendations. NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety (minimum). Professional and confident demeanor, willing to challenge existing ways of working. Prioritization and time‑management skills. Experience in a busy manufacturing and engineering environment. Spanish language proficiency (bilingual). OSHA compliance knowledge. Risk assessment expertise. Incident investigation skills. Emergency response coordination. Safety program management. Education and Experience 5+ years of management experience in environmental, safety, and wellness programs in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent. Preferred: experience supporting safety in multi‑site locations, strategy and implementation. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred. Safety engineering degree preferred. ISO 14001 auditor certification a plus. Working Conditions Work schedule: weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight, and holidays may be required. Work environment: fast‑paced production plant with moving parts; requires hearing protection; temperatures can be very hot or relatively cold. Travel anticipated: rarely. Visual/Sensory demands: attention to detail; ability to focus with one or two senses at a time. Mental stress: pressure from deadlines, KPI attainment, accuracy demands. Other Duties This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time without notice. A Career with Refresco Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers a competitive pay package and comprehensive benefits, including: 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 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 12 paid holidays 10 vacation days and paid sick time 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 Refresco