EHS Specialist

Job Description

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.

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Skills and Requirements

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:

o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

o Hazard communication

o Environmental compliance and waste management

o 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.

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. 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.