Environmental Health Safety Specialist

EHS Specialist

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Greater Milwaukee Area

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Full-Time | Direct Hire

The EHS Specialist will play a key role in developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental, health, and safety programs at a manufacturing facility in the Greater Milwaukee Area. This position supports a global healthcare manufacturing solutions provider specializing in custom plastics, automation, and high-precision manufacturing for healthcare, automotive, consumer, and electronics markets. The role partners closely with leadership and plant teams to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce operational risk.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 1–3 years of EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of state and federal EHS regulations
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of current safety, loss prevention, and risk management practices

• Promote and model safe work practices in accordance with company policies, GMP, and GDP standards
• Support senior leadership in maintaining a safe, compliant, and healthy manufacturing environment
• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve EHS programs aligned with global standards and regulatory requirements
• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation efforts to ensure safe work systems
• Oversee emergency response planning, drills, audits, and EHS training activities
• Track, analyze, and present EHS performance metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, implement corrective and preventive actions, and prevent recurrence
• Conduct internal EHS audits to ensure regulatory compliance
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training, including new hire safety orientation
• Partner with all levels of management and employees to promote safe manufacturing practices
• Support global EHS initiatives, safety teams, and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain EHS documentation, reporting, and the Safety Suggestion Program