Description

 Position Summary

The EHS & Learning Systems Specialist is responsible for coordinating  the organization’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management systems and enterprise-wide training strategy. This role ensures compliance with ISO standards, drives a culture of safety through effective training and competency development, and partners with operations to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

This position focuses on systems, strategy, and capability-building, while collaborating closely with site-level EHS resources who lead day-to-day technical safety execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. EHS Management Systems & Compliance

• Serve as the primary owner of the ISO 45001 and 14001 management system 
• Maintain and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and documentation 
• Lead internal and external audits; ensure audit readiness across all sites 
• Monitor regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, state/local) and ensure system alignment 
• Track, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics (TRIR, LTIR, near misses, etc.) 
• Partner with site EHS personnel to ensure consistent application of standards 

2. Training & Competency Development

• Lead the design and execution of a company-wide training strategy 
• Develop structured training programs for: 
  • Safety and compliance 
  • Job-specific skills and competencies 
  • Leadership and onboarding 
• Ensure all training aligns with ISO 45001 competency and awareness requirements 
• Implement and manage LMS platforms (e.g., Paylocity, Synthesia, or equivalent) 
• Establish and maintain training matrices and competency frameworks 
• Evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement 

3. Incident & Risk Management (Oversight)

• Provide oversight and guidance on incident investigation processes 
• Ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed and tracked 
• Partner with EHS Specialists to identify trends and systemic risks 
• Support development of risk assessments (JHAs, hazard analyses, etc.) 

4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Culture

• Partner with Operations, HR, and Leadership to promote a proactive safety culture 
• Support leadership development related to safety accountability 
• Drive employee engagement initiatives related to safety and continuous improvement 
• Act as a key advisor to leadership on EHS and training-related matters 

5. Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

• Own EHS and training data systems, ensuring accuracy and usability 
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for leadership visibility 
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency 
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to EHS and training 

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: HR Director / Executive Leadership 
• Works closely with: 
  • EHS Specialists (site-level execution) 
  • Operations leadership 
  • HR and training stakeholders 

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Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, HR, Training & Development, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
• 5 years of experience in EHS, training, or a related function 
• Experience with ISO 45001 or similar management systems strongly preferred 
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of EHS management systems (ISO-based preferred) 
• Experience designing and implementing training programs and systems 
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills 
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and data/reporting tools