EHS Specialist

This company is well-known for their manufacturing capabilities and quality product for industries including consumer goods, industrial, food and healthcare. Apply below to join 2,000+ employees in striving for innovation and sustainability!

Responsibilities:

• Lead by example, embodying safety as a core value within the organization
• Support EHS team in creating cost efficient tools, programs and standards
• Implement new EHS regulations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Maintain & adhere to federal, state and local EHS regulations
• Conduct comprehensive EHS assessments, documenting hazards and collaborating with EHS staff to address challenges
• Evaluate requests for the use of hazardous materials
• Identify industrial hygiene functions, including assessments, data collection and interpretations
• Support emergency response efforts, investigate incidents and determine root causes
• Implement corrective and preventative action plans
• Manage EHS monitoring, record keeping and reporting
• Collaborate with business leaders and frontline employees to improve performance
• Implement EHS strategies aligned with corporate objectives to reduce operational risks
• Adhere to all Product Safety Standards, Safety Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Oversee the identification and management of hazardous chemicals and provides training and assistance to ensure compliance
• Lead group training sessions and EHS committee meetings as required, and coordinates EHS training initiatives
• Ensure timely reporting, response, and investigation of EHS incidents, driving the creation and tracking of corrective and preventive actions
• Serve as a primary onsite first responder for incidents and manages workplace injuries according to corporate worker's compensation practices
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the corporate and business unit's EHS strategic plan

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field is preferred
• EHS certifications such as CSP, CHMM, etc., coupled with significant years of EHS experience, may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Possess at least 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience, with a minimum of 1 year dedicated to EHS
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and knowledge of current EHS standards and methodologies, aligned with regulatory requirements
• Effective communication skills, facilitating timely feedback to senior EHS staff and the ability to both give and receive direction for executing EHS risk assessments and measurement activities
• Demonstrated ability to help identify and design various EHS risk assessment activities and associated follow-up communications with both EHS senior staff and stakeholders in a timely and effective manner
• Strong, detail oriented, along with a focus on customer service, continuous improvement, tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated understanding and awareness of site and corporate EHS policies and management systems, including staying updated on EHS management system trends and methodologies
• Effective organization and planning abilities, capable of multitasking and managing complex work schedules
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work effectively as part of team