Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

About the Role 

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of plant-wide environmental, health, safety, and security programs. This role partners across the organization to promote a proactive safety culture, strengthen regulatory compliance, assess and mitigate workplace risks, support incident prevention and response, and advance initiatives that protect employees, operations, and the environment.  

How You Will Make An Impact 

• Assist with implementing, and maintaining safety procedures aligned with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulations.
• Support safety training sessions and development programs for manufacturing staff to promote awareness of occupational health practices.
• Assist with regular safety inspections and audits across manufacturing areas to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations following incidents or near-misses, helping identify underlying issues and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain detailed reports on safety observations, incident reports, and compliance documentation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support first aid initiatives by assisting trained personnel during medical emergencies and ensuring first aid supplies are stocked and accessible.
• Conduct and evaluate workplace inspections and audits to identify hazards, exposures, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate plant-wide EHS training initiatives, including scheduling, participation tracking, documentation, and record maintenance.
• Support emergency preparedness and response efforts for facility crises and contingencies, including severe weather, security threats, and coordination with governmental or emergency-response agencies.
• Evaluate emergency evacuation drills and recommend improvements to strengthen facility readiness and response.
• Monitor, analyze, record, and communicate plant safety metrics and performance trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to applicable food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point requirements.

The Essentials 

• Associate degree in Business, Environmental Studies, Occupational Safety, or a related field required. 

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive EHS experience within a manufacturing environment. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of hazard identification, workplace inspections and audits, EHS training, OSHA 300 recordkeeping, internal documentation, and applicable governmental reporting requirements. 

• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. 

• Demonstrated ability to apply thorough, established investigation methodologies to determine root causes and communicate concise, accurate, and timely findings. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment. 

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, influencing, leadership, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare clear documentation, reports, and presentations. 

• Strong organizational and project-management capabilities, with demonstrated flexibility and the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment. 

• Ability to work onsite as required to support plant operations, employee engagement, and effective coordination of EHS initiatives. 

 
Optional But Impressive 

• Experience with Dayforce or other HRIS/ATS platforms 

• Professional HR certification or accreditation 

• Experience supporting manufacturing or operations-based recruiting 

• Background in sourcing and recruiting across multiple skillsets or departments 

 
Because You Deserve It  

We don’t just hire great people—we take care of them. 
 

• Competitive salary and incentives 

• Time off that lets you recharge 

• Retirement savings 

• Growth opportunities that elevate your career 

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits  

• Pet Insurance; because your furry friends matter too!  

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