Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

The Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist leads the development and improvement of EHS programs across Medbio locations. The role supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, promotes safe work practices, and standardizes EHS processes, training, and reporting.

The Specialist also coordinates customer requests for product and material compliance information, including REACH, RoHS, and EU MDR-related declarations, using verified supporting evidence.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EHS Compliance and Programs

• Identify applicable EHS requirements for each site and maintain compliance records, permits, reporting deadlines, and required programs.
• Develop and standardize EHS procedures, inspections, training, and reporting while addressing site-specific requirements.
• Support OSHA and environmental compliance programs, including machine safety, lockout/tagout, chemical safety, emergency preparedness, waste management, and applicable permits.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and EHS audits; track findings and corrective actions through closure.
  
  

Safety and Risk Prevention

• Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments; recommend practical measures to eliminate or reduce hazards.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events; identify causes, track corrective actions, and share lessons learned.
• Promote employee involvement, safety awareness, hazard reporting, and required EHS training across all sites.
• Escalate serious hazards to site leadership and the Director, Quality & Quality Systems; follow established stop-work procedures when necessary.
  
  

Reporting and Improvement

• Standardize and monitor EHS metrics, including incidents, near misses, inspections, training, and corrective-action status.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on compliance, trends, significant risks, and improvement priorities.
  
  

Berwind Reporting and Sustainability

• Compile, verify, and submit quarterly EHS data and reports in accordance with Berwind requirements.
• Lead Medbio’s EcoVadis assessment process, including evidence collection, submission, gap follow-up, improvement actions, and rating updates.
• Coordinate with EHS counterparts at other Berwind operating companies and participate in bi-monthly Berwind EHS calls, sharing updates and supporting group initiatives.
  
  

Product and Material Compliance Support

• Coordinate customer requests for REACH, RoHS, EU MDR-related material information, conflict minerals, and other applicable declarations.
• Obtain and review supplier documentation and technical evidence; identify missing information and coordinate responses with Quality/Regulatory, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Maintain traceable declaration records and obtain required internal approval before external commitments are made.
  
  

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the Director, Quality & Quality Systems and supports Medbio facilities in Clinton Township, Grand Rapids, Orchard Park, and other assigned locations.
• Works with Plant Managers and cross-functional teams. Site leadership remains accountable for daily operations and correction of local hazards; the Specialist owns program coordination, monitoring, and escalation.
  
  

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• At least five years of manufacturing EHS experience, including regulatory compliance, inspections, investigations, and program implementation.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and EPA requirements, with the ability to assess Michigan and New York requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, reporting, and cross-functional leadership skills; multi-site experience preferred.
• Familiarity with REACH, RoHS, and customer material declarations preferred.
• Experience with sustainability assessments, ESG/EHS data reporting, or EcoVadis preferred.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in office and manufacturing environments, conduct facility inspections, and wear required PPE, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Travel between Michigan and New York facilities, estimated at up to 30%, including occasional overnight travel.
• Occasional support outside normal business hours for significant incidents or regulatory matters.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Salary $75k-$90K