Enviromental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support environmental, health, and safety programs at its Alabama manufacturing facility.

The EHS Specialist will work closely with plant leadership, employees, contractors, and cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture, maintain regulatory compliance, reduce workplace risks, and minimize environmental impact.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys being visible on the manufacturing floor, working directly with employees and leadership, investigating safety concerns, providing training, and identifying practical solutions that create a safer workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and strengthen a proactive Environmental Health & Safety culture throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local environmental and workplace safety regulations.
• Maintain OSHA-required records, logs, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor active workers' compensation claims and associated costs.
• Prepare, maintain, and report monthly EHS and energy consumption KPIs.
• Assist with investigations involving workplace injuries, near misses, safety incidents, and environmental events.
• Conduct root cause analysis and help develop and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Track corrective actions and ensure assigned activities are completed within established deadlines.
• Participate in structured problem-solving and 8D corrective-action processes related to EHS concerns.
• Conduct and document task-specific and equipment-specific hazard and risk assessments.
• Lead and participate in weekly plant EHS walks with members of the management team.
• Identify workplace hazards and work with operations and other departments to implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Plan and facilitate monthly EHS Committee meetings and maintain meeting documentation.
• Coordinate, schedule, and administer required EHS training and maintain accurate employee training records.
• Develop and distribute employee safety communications, notifications, and other EHS-related materials.
• Monitor first-aid logs and ensure appropriate reporting and recordkeeping.
• Review and authorize incoming hazardous materials and maintain accurate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) records.
• Review and approve Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control procedures for plant machinery and equipment.
• Support proper handling, storage, documentation, and disposal of hazardous and general waste.
• Coordinate and maintain plant Emergency Response procedures, evacuation plans, employee training, and routine emergency drills.
• Manage purchasing and inventory of EHS-related supplies, including required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Provide EHS review and input for plant capital expenditure projects.
• Represent EHS during equipment installations, transfers, new product/program launches, and other plant projects.
• Participate as the EHS representative on cross-functional plant programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the facility's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and related certification activities.
• Participate in corporate EHS meetings, conference calls, reporting, and improvement initiatives.
• Continually evaluate existing EHS programs, policies, and procedures and recommend improvements that strengthen safety performance and employee awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of Environmental, Health and Safety experience preferred.
• Previous EHS experience within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local environmental and workplace safety regulations.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Knowledge of hazard assessments, LOTO, SDS management, hazardous materials, emergency response, and workplace safety programs.
• Experience with ISO 14001 or environmental management systems preferred.
• Safety and/or environmental professional certification preferred.
• Ability to prepare regulatory and management reports.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an EHS professional who understands that an effective safety program requires more than maintaining records and meeting regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be highly visible within the plant, build strong working relationships with employees and leadership, identify potential hazards before they become incidents, and follow corrective actions through completion.

You should be comfortable balancing regulatory compliance, employee training, incident investigation, environmental responsibilities, and day-to-day interaction with manufacturing operations.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively when circumstances change.

Physical Requirements

This position operates in an active manufacturing environment and may require:

• Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling items weighing up to approximately 20 pounds.
• Frequent bending and reaching, including reaching above shoulder level.
• Moving throughout production and manufacturing areas to conduct inspections, assessments, investigations, and safety walks.
• Maintaining focus for extended periods while managing multiple responsibilities and priorities.

Work Environment

This is an on-site manufacturing position. The work environment may include:

• Seasonal temperature fluctuations within production areas.
• Exposure to manufacturing noise and bright lighting.
• Regular interaction with production equipment and manufacturing operations.
• Required use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, gloves, hearing protection, and other equipment based on the work area.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the normal business day. Occasional out-of-area or overnight travel may be required.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000