Sr. Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.How will you make an impact?The EHS Specialist serves as the sole Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) resource for the facility, responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. This role develops and administers EHS programs, policies, procedures, training, and employee communications to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations while promoting safe work practices throughout the organization. What will you do?Develops, implements, and maintains EHS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.Partners with operations, engineering, supervisors, and employees to conduct risk assessments and support safe equipment design, workspace layout, and management of change activities.Conducts facility inspections to identify hazards, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and monitor compliance.Provides guidance on hazardous materials, chemical safety, fire prevention, and environmental compliance requirements.Develops and delivers EHS training and employee communications to promote safe work practices and a strong safety culture.Participates in incident investigations, identifies root causes, and supports implementation of corrective actions.Coordinates workers' compensation case management.Maintains required EHS records, documentation, permits, and compliance files.Reports EHS performance, issues, and recommendations to site leadership.Supports corporate EHS and quality initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.How will you get here?Knowledge:Knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, regional, and national regulations.Ability to develop and implement EHS policies, programs, and procedures.Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.Knowledge of incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.Familiarity with equipment introduction and validation processes (e.g., FAT, SAT, PSSR, user requirements).Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with technical accuracy.Knowledge of EHS recordkeeping and documentation requirements.Understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Ability to support company EHS initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.Education/experience:A minimum of (5) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.Preference given to candidates with education and/or training specific to EHS in a manufacturing environment.Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate creativity in identifying solutions which balance supporting customer and operational goals along with ensuring EHS requirements are in compliance.BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH JABILCompetitive base salaryMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options401K matchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementLife, AD&DJBL TA - Job Requisition Process Status, and Disability InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceAdoption AssistanceAnnual Merit IncreasesCommunity Volunteer OpportunityThe pay range for this role is $83,400 - $150,000. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.Jabil may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. 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Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.#whereyoubelong#AWorldofPossibilitiesSummaryLocation: Hanover Park, ILType: Full time