EH&S Specialist - BCV

EH&S Specialist

Why Byrne

At Byrne, we foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, and professionalism. Our greatest strength lies in the exceptional talent and dedication of our team members across every part of the organization. We value their contributions and ensure they’re recognized, rewarded, and compensated in ways that reflect their impact and expertise.

Pay And Benefits

• Salary Range – $63,500 - $79,500 per year
• Competitive bonus programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available day 1 of employment
• Supplemental benefits available on day 30 of employment
• Eligible for 401 (k) with a company match available on day 90 of employment
• Educational Support via tuition reimbursement and scholarship program
  
  
  

Work Shift and Location

3156 Byrne Hollow Crossing Cortland, NY 13045

Monday - Friday 8am-430pm. Schedule may require night and weekend availability based on business needs.

Job Overview

The EH&S Specialist plays a key role in executing assigned EH&S tasks. This includes technical support services to operating staff in a newly rebuilt manufacturing operation with guidance from the Plant Manager and Corporate EHS team. The ESH Specialist also have responsibility to maintain the site's environmental programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Works together with the plant site management team and the Corporate EHS team to support the implementation of effective site safety and health programs.
• Understands OSHA regulations and continuously improves safety programs that assure employee protection and regulatory compliance.
• Brings a high level of energy and attention to developing a positive safety culture; supports the continuous engagement of the site's Safety Committee.
• Works with site Training leads to develop and administer training programs that assure applied learnings.
• Performs inspections and assessments such as behavior safety observations, safety inspections, job hazard assessments and environmental inspections.
• Develops tracking systems and databases to track and drive completion of action items identified as the result of audits, incidents and inspections.
• Monitors chemical inventory and manages the site's electronic safety data sheet system.
• Helps support the implementation of programs aimed at the reduction of wastes and considers company-wide recycling opportunities.
• Develops new written EHS procedures as required to meet regulatory requirements.
• Investigates all site injuries and near misses and leads root cause analyses, as appropriate, to identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Supports the site's environmental compliance programs and preparation and monitoring of required federal, state and local site permit conditions.
  
  
  

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a STEM curriculum is required.
• At least two years of relevant experience in safety program support is required.
  
  
  

Byrne

Headquartered in LaFayette, Byrne is a Central New York-based dairy company with a legacy spanning over 90 years. Its operations include an extended shelf-life (ESL) and ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization plant in DeWitt, as well as an ESL manufacturing facility in Cortlandville. Byrne also maintains warehouse facilities in Syracuse and East Syracuse, along with a dedicated ice cream center in Syracuse. As a recognized industry leader, Byrne continues to drive innovation at the forefront of dairy processing and product development.