What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company?
What You Will Do
As an EHS Specialist, you’ll partner closely with facility leaders, managers, and employees to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With the support of the EHS Manager, you’ll:
- Develop and implement safety and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.
- Guide facilities on compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulations.
- Manage and track regulatory reporting requirements (OSHA logs, EPA reports, environmental permits).
- Conduct facility inspections, identify hazards, and drive corrective actions.
- Support investigations, root cause analyses, and preventative measures.
- Deliver engaging EHS training on critical topics (hazard communication, PPE, LOTO, emergency response).
- Partner with leaders to educate and influence best practices across all levels of the organization.
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives and risk-reduction projects.
About Us
HSM Company History | HSM HEART Company Values | Who is HSM to our customers?
Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.
At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred).
- 3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you can influence and collaborate across all levels.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS software systems.
- Experience working with regulatory agencies and workers’ compensation processes (a plus).
Why Join Us?
- Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
- Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
- Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation 9 company paid holidays.
- On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
- Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
- Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.
EEOC
At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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