Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist/Senior Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist with a strong background in manufacturing environments, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for safety leadership, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Note: This is an on-site position that pays $90,000-$98,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications, plus bonus

The EHS Specialist supports the development and execution of site Environmental, Health, and Safety programs within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This position has a strong emphasis on industrial hygiene, including exposure assessments for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), potent compounds, solvents, and cleanroom‑related risks. The specialist ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA requirements, and internal corporate standards while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and engineering teams.                 

Job duties:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures aligned with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct job hazard analyses, ergonomic assessments, and root cause investigations; recommend and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Oversee confined space entry, forklift operations, nonstandard work, and energy control (LOTO) procedures, ensuring compliant training, documentation, and audit programs.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs; lead safety committee activities and promote engagement through toolbox talks, campaigns, and recognition initiatives.
• Monitor and report on environmental compliance related to air, water, and waste; support permitting processes, inspections, and sustainability efforts.
• Maintain emergency response plans, conduct drills, and ensure readiness of response teams, equipment, and documentation.
• Track leading and lagging safety indicators, analyze trends, and implement proactive measures to reduce risk and prevent injuries.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HR to embed EHS requirements into daily activities and long‑term strategic planning.
• Lead injury prevention initiatives to support a world‑class safety culture and reduce injury frequency and severity.
• Identify, assess, and control site‑level hazards; support supervisors in conducting thorough incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Analyze incident and risk trends and develop targeted training programs using appropriate media and delivery methods.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to influence EHS resource allocation, project planning, and business decision‑making.
• Provide input on the design of standardized EHS systems, policies, campaigns, and training to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build and leverage internal networks (Operations, HR, Finance, Legal, Claims, Security) and external partnerships (industry groups, safety organizations) to strengthen EHS programs and standards.
• Perform additional duties as required to support overall EHS performance and organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree with major course work in EHS, risk management, or a closely related field is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professionally recognized certifications in EHS is preferred:
  • ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Minimum of five (5) years of EHS experience in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership of safety committees and cross‑functional teams to strengthen engagement and accountability.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and federal, state, and local EHS regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with LOTO, confined space entry, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene practices.
• Skilled in incident investigation, root cause analysis, hazard assessments, JSAs, and corrective action implementation.
• Experienced in developing and delivering training programs, including new hire orientation and digital learning modules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Effective collaborator with cross‑functional partners, driving coordinated planning and continuous improvement efforts.
• Able to promote a strong safety culture using data-driven, behavior-based, and research-backed methodologies.
• Strong decision-making ability with a track record of independently resolving complex EHS challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; experienced in influencing all organizational levels.
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate needs across three different work shifts

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in EHS, risk management, or a closely related field.
• System Administrator experience in Benchmark Gensuite with expertise in system navigation, reporting, configuration, and user support.
• Professionally recognized certifications in EHS:
  • ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Key competencies:

Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five “core” competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies:

• Service delivery – Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations…
• Active collaboration – Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success…
• Demonstrate agility – Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change…
• Think differently – Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists…
• Excellent execution – Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes…

About us:

At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people’s lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in “extended topical” medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It’s a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We’ve already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference.

What’s Next:

At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email.

Salary : $90,000 - $98,000