EHS Specialist

Overview

Make a real impact on safety, compliance, and culture. We’re looking for a Staff EHS Specialist to play a critical role in driving environmental, health, and safety excellence at a high-profile manufacturing site. This role partners closely with site leadership and frontline teams to identify risks, strengthen compliance, and embed a proactive, ownership-driven safety culture.

If you thrive in regulated environments and enjoy combining hands-on EHS work with strategic improvement
, this is a high-visibility opportunity with real influence.

• Ensure EHS program compliance with internal standards and state/federal regulations
• Identify program gaps and lead corrective action plans to closure
• Partner with site leaders to strengthen EHS performance, engagement, and accountability
• Drive continuous improvement of the EHS Management System
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and workplace hazard investigations
• Deliver EHS training and mentoring to build site-wide safety capability
• Support and enhance safety management systems across manufacturing operations

• 6+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years in EHS roles
• Proven experience leading safety programs in an occupational or manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal EHS regulations
• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards
• Influential communicator who builds trust through cross-functional collaboration
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically

• Degree in science, engineering, or another technical field
• Experience in FDA / GMP-regulated environments
• Manufacturing background
• Hands-on experience with:
• Machine safety & ergonomics
• Respiratory protection & PPE
• Warehouse safety & emergency response
• Contractor safety & contractor management
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or PE

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Base salary: $110,500 – $156,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

🏖 Paid holidays, vacation, and volunteer time

🌍 Inclusion networks and employee communities

• High-impact EHS role in a complex manufacturing environment
• Strong visibility with site and regional leadership
• Opportunity to shape safety culture
  , not just enforce compliance
• Long-term stability with room for professional growth