Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Purpose of Position:

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all site-level environmental, health, and safety programs. This role is accountable for championing a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering shared ownership of safety performance among employees and leaders. The EHS Specialist partners cross-functionally with production leadership, HR, and senior management to embed safety excellence into daily operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and long-term strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience , preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or fast-paced operational environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing and maintaining core EHS programs , including but not limited to:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Hazard communication
• Environmental compliance and waste management
• Routine safety inspections and audits
• OSHA 30 certification required
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with EHS leadership and site management.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments where EHS programs are actively evolving and scaling – routine programs
• Willingness and ability to support shift overlap as needed , including occasional off-shift coverage to engage employees across operations.
• Ability to lift to 30 pounds and safely perform job duties involving hazardous materials and environmental compliance activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management or reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CSP, CHMM, CIH, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Experience supporting Lean manufacturing, Kaizen events, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience serving as a site point of contact during regulatory inspections or audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and influence the development and implementation of comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures that ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Serve as a safety leader and coach, guiding supervisors, leads, and employees in understanding their EHS responsibilities and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular facility inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses, identifying potential hazards and driving timely corrective actions through collaboration and leadership engagement.
• Lead or facilitate incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented and communicated across the site.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate engaging EHS training programs for all employees, including onboarding, annual refreshers, and targeted skill-based safety modules.
• Partner with operations leadership to integrate EHS initiatives into Kaizen events, daily management systems, and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Manage environmental compliance activities including waste management, hazardous materials handling, air emissions, and sustainability reporting.
• Collect, analyze, and present EHS performance metrics to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for risk reduction and performance improvement.
• Act as the site liaison for regulatory agencies, auditors, and corporate EHS teams during inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Serve as an EHS culture ambassador, promoting employee engagement, recognition, and participation in safety committees, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement programs.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Influence – Inspires others to take ownership of EHS performance; leads through example and integrity.
• Strategic Agility – Translates organizational goals into actionable safety and environmental initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement – Actively drives process improvements aligned with Lean and Kaizen principles.
• Collaboration – Fosters teamwork and transparent communication across all functions.
• Ethical Stewardship – Demonstrates accountability, transparency, and commitment to regulatory and ethical compliance.

Benefits package that includes the following:

• Flexible Schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mentorship Program
• Supplemental plans
• Company-paid life and AD&D
• Medical/Dental/Vision

Compensation:

$74,000 to $84,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.