Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (EHSS)

Job Summary

We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (EHSS) to ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, while minimizes risks, and fosters a safety-first culture. The EHSS will play a key role in sustainability initiatives, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance efforts to protect employees, the community, and the environment. This role drives a proactive safety culture and implements safety programs that align with company goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Environmental safety efforts.
• Ensure forklift compliances are current.
• Can assist in certifying and training all forklift operators and ensure yearly certifications are performed.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety and environmental compliance.
• Develop emergency response plans and drills, ensuring preparedness for workplace crises.
• Provide regulatory guidance and reporting to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local environmental laws.
• Engage site functional teams and leadership to prioritize initiatives and resources to achieve EHS objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter authority and administrator for assigned programs and support site internal/external/regulatory audits.
• Promote, reinforce, and sustain a safety-first culture through involvement, innovation, and engagement.
• Support management of site emergencies such as spills, evacuations and medical emergencies.
• Act as a liaison to employees needing ergonomic evaluations. Coordinate ergonomic evaluations and assist in improvement recommendations.
• Support contractor safety program by acquiring vital insurance, training, and permit information prior to commencement of work on site.
• Develop, review and refine EHS programs and processes to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Support management and record keeping of various production by-products and provide technical expertise and guidance to tackle site related hazards (chemical, biological, physical, electrical, slip/trip/fall, confined space, ergonomic, etc.).
• Partner with HR on onboarding and Processing Ops training management team to develop, refine, and deliver training content for EHS programs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for site services as required.
• Use Lean tools and principles (Kaizen, Gemba, RCCM, etc.) to drive Continuous Improvement of EHS programs.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCCM), and corrective actions to prevent reoccurrences.
• Respond to departmental inquires and concerns in a timely manner while providing quality resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental safety, Fire Protection, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline, preferred.
• 5 - 6 years in direct Environmental Health, & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to certify Forklift Operators
• Direct EHSS experience must include leading and influencing manufacturing sites.
• Experience in solar, renewable energy, or manufacturing industries is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build relationships within the team and across various levels within the organization
• Ability to inspire others and energize team to meet the objectives of the business
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to make data driven decisions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed indoors and outdoors. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to, or requirements for, this job at any time.

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