ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY (EHS) SPECIALIST

Position Description:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment through employee training, workplace inspections, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, and ongoing safety initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain safety and environmental policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA and other applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and hazard assessments to identify potential safety hazards and recommend appropriate corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Conduct and document accident, injury and near miss investigations, including identifying contributing factors, determining corrective actions, and following up to help prevent reoccurrence.
• Manage and maintain any reporting requirements and regulatory filings.
• Develop and conduct safety trainings, including both classroom instructions and hands-on practical training.
• Provide refresher and follow-up trainings at appropriate intervals to ensure continued employee competency.
• Monitor and analyze safety data and trends, including incidents, near misses, injuries, training results, and inspection findings, to identify recurring hazards and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Management, Human Resources, Supervisors, and employees to promote a safe work environment, address safety concerns, and support continuous improvement of the company's safety program.
• Serve as the primary company liaison with insurance carriers, auditors, inspectors, consultants, and other external partners, coordinating communication, documentation, inspections, and follow-up activities as needed.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in Safety Management roles
• 3+ years in a Manufacturing Environment
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA and other relevant regulatory frameworks
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess high organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach and move about the facility.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, bending, squatting and twisting.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds independently.
• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to shop environment.

Other: