About this role
Position Description:
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment through employee training, workplace inspections, hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, and ongoing safety initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and maintain safety and environmental policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with OSHA, EPA and other applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Conduct workplace risk assessments and hazard assessments to identify potential safety hazards and recommend appropriate corrective actions and preventive measures.
- Conduct and document accident, injury and near miss investigations, including identifying contributing factors, determining corrective actions, and following up to help prevent reoccurrence.
- Manage and maintain any reporting requirements and regulatory filings.
- Develop and conduct safety trainings, including both classroom instructions and hands-on practical training.
- Provide refresher and follow-up trainings at appropriate intervals to ensure continued employee competency.
- Monitor and analyze safety data and trends, including incidents, near misses, injuries, training results, and inspection findings, to identify recurring hazards and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Partner with Management, Human Resources, Supervisors, and employees to promote a safe work environment, address safety concerns, and support continuous improvement of the company's safety program.
- Serve as the primary company liaison with insurance carriers, auditors, inspectors, consultants, and other external partners, coordinating communication, documentation, inspections, and follow-up activities as needed.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years in Safety Management roles
- 3+ years in a Manufacturing Environment
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA and other relevant regulatory frameworks
- Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must possess high organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach and move about the facility.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, bending, squatting and twisting.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds independently.
- Normal office environment.
- Exposure to shop environment.
Other: