Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, safety, sustainability, and care for people are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will help create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace—protecting our employees while supporting our mission to deliver sustainable solutions.

You will join a collaborative EHS team and work closely with colleagues across operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership. Your work will have a direct impact on employee well‑being, regulatory compliance, and our journey toward zero injuries and strong environmental performance.

The Role & Your Impact

As an EHS Specialist, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health, safety, and environmental programs across our New Berlin facility. You will partner closely with the site stakeholders to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities Include

Support the development and implementation of EHS policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements

Develop and deliver required safety and environmental training

Lead incident investigations and manage incidents and safety observations in the EHSQ system

Support and maintain management systems such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, PPE assessments, and industrial hygiene surveys

Develop and maintain Lock Out/Tag Out procedures in partnership with Maintenance and Engineering

Perform safety and environmental compliance audits and ensure corrective actions are completed

Support recycling, sustainability, emergency response, ergonomics, and fire prevention programs

Collaborate cross‑functionally and contribute to regional and global EHS initiatives, including limited travel (

What You'll Need to Be SuccessfulMust-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing safety
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1910 and CFR 1926 regulations
• Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately, including HIPAA‑related matters
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels
• Additional Skills & Interests We Value
  
  

Nice‑to‑haves:

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, ARM, ALCH, or similar
• OSHA 10, 30, or 501 training certifications
• Experience in food‑grade or regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, or OHSAS 18001 standards
• Experience supporting capital projects or leading safety‑focused improvement initiatives
• Interest in sustainability and employee engagement initiatives
  
  

What We Offer

• A meaningful role focused on employee safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to grow your expertise and influence safety culture across the organization
• Collaboration with passionate colleagues across functions and regions
• A values‑driven workplace where safety and care for people come first
  
  

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

This role is office‑based with regular presence in production environments. Entry into production areas requires the use of personal protective equipment, occasional exposure to cold environments, and ability to move around in the facility including climbing ladders and bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected salary range: $80k to $95k

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution! 
• Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time 
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance  
• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution 
• Employee assistance program 
• Parental leave 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• All benefits begin on your first day! 
  
  

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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