Site EHS Specialist

Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is  #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Position Summary

The Site EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting facility operations through the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. This position serves as the primary site-level EHS resource and works closely with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The EHS Specialist plays a critical role in developing a proactive safety culture by identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, conducting training, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

·Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable regulations.

·Develop, implement, maintain, and improve facility EHS programs, policies, procedures, and standards.

·Conduct routine inspections, risk assessments, hazard analyses, and compliance audits.

·Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.

·Deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, contractors, and visitors.

·Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 recordkeeping requirements.

·Support workers’ compensation case management and return-to-work programs.

·Coordinate contractor safety management activities.

·Support emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and emergency response activities.

·Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and HR to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.

·Track and report leading and lagging EHS performance indicators.

·Support ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 management systems.

·Assist with Management of Change reviews and capital project safety evaluations.

·Support environmental compliance reporting and permit management.

·Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.

Audit Focus Areas (Not Limited To)

·         ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Standards

·         Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans

·         Machine Guarding

·         Lockout/Tagout

·         Fall Protection

·         Powered Industrial Trucks

·         Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E

·         Confined Space Entry

·         Hazard Communication

·         Respiratory Protection

·         PPE Programs

·         Industrial Hygiene

·         Ergonomics

·         Environmental Compliance

·         Hazardous Waste Management

·         Stormwater Compliance

·         Air Compliance

·         Contractor Safety Management

·         OSHA Recordkeeping

Program Oversight Areas

·         Lockout/Tagout

·         Machine Guarding

·         Powered Industrial Trucks

·         Hazard Communication

·         Fall Protection

·         Confined Space Entry

·         Electrical Safety

·         Contractor Safety

·         Incident Investigation

·         Emergency Preparedness

·         Industrial Hygiene

·         Respiratory Protection

·         Environmental Compliance

·         Hazardous Waste Management

·         Stormwater Programs

·         Air Permitting

·         Ergonomics

·         Safety Training Programs

Minimum Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field.

·         2-5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environments.

·         OSHA 30-Hour Certification required; OSHA 511 preferred.

·         Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 requirements.

·         Experience conducting audits, inspections, training, and investigations.

·         Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies.

·         Machine safety and ergonomics experience.

·         Environmental reporting experience.

·         First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification preferred.

·         Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Core Competencies

·         Regulatory Compliance

·         Risk Assessment

·         Incident Investigation

·         Root Cause Analysis

·         Employee Engagement

·         Training and Development

·         Communication Skills

·         Problem Solving

·         Conflict Resolution

·         Continuous Improvement

·         Data Analysis

·         Professional Accountability

Leadership Expectations

·         Serve as a visible advocate for safety throughout the facility.

·         Build strong working relationships across all departments.

·         Influence positive safety behaviors through coaching and engagement.

·         Support operational excellence through effective risk management.

·         Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

·         Develop leadership capabilities for future advancement within the EHS organization.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

·         Combination of office and manufacturing plant environments.

·         Approximately 60% plant floor and 40% office activities.

·         Must be able to wear required PPE and work in manufacturing conditions.

·         Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and conduct inspections throughout the facility.

·         Occasional lifting up to 45 pounds.

·         May be required to work flexible hours to support operational needs and emergency response.