Environmental, Health, & Safety Specialist

We’re partnering with a growing manufacturing company in the Birmingham area to find an experienced EHS Specialist to lead and support environmental and safety initiatives across the facility.

This is a highly visible role responsible for driving compliance, improving workplace safety, and leading environmental programs in alignment with key regulatory and ISO standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the company’s environmental programs, ensuring compliance with EPA, ADEM, OSHA, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
• Support and strengthen overall health & safety programs across the plant
• Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations; implement corrective actions
• Maintain environmental permits, records, and reporting requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership teams
• Lead audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and deliver training programs to promote a strong safety culture
• Identify hazards and recommend preventative measures across the facility
• Support workers’ compensation processes and regulatory reporting as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5 years of experience in EHS within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
• Strong knowledge of ADEM, air/water permitting, and environmental compliance
• Familiarity with ISO standards and audit processes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• OSHA 30 certification, ISO 14001 auditor training, or First Responder certification
• Experience with continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, 5S, etc.)

What You Can Expect

• A dynamic role split between the production floor and office environment
• High impact on safety culture and environmental performance
• Opportunity to work with leadership and influence plant-wide initiatives