Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

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$93,000.00/yr - $97,000.00/yr

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Are you a team player who can train others in safe work practices? Are you able to multitask in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment all the while keeping safety as the number one value? If so, the Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist may be the role you have been looking for. It will be both intriguing and energizing to implement new processes and procedures that will enhance our safety while keeping production at maximum efficiency.

This role requires a highly professional and collaborative Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leader who excels at building trust, communicating effectively, and influencing without authority. You demonstrate strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm and objective in challenging situations. You are capable of coaching employees at all levels, managing complex safety and environmental responsibilities independently, and maintaining a high standard of professionalism in every interaction.

You thrive in environments that require adaptability, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long‑lasting partnerships.

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.
• Deliver On Our Promises : We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.
• Win as a Team : We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand‑in‑hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.
• Advance a Safer Future : We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost‑efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

The EHS Specialist seconde the environmental, health and safety culture and expectations are adhered to at the Safe Foods (“SF”) facility by reporting, monitoring, training, coaching, and holding team members accountable. Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Partnership with SF Operations leadership to help drive EHS excellence among their teams.
• Support EHS programs throughout the organization.
• Reinforce strategic EHS initiatives within their division.
• Maintain open communications with SF EHS Manager, and SF leadership regarding issues related to Safety, Health, and Environmental.
• Work closely with EHS Team on a regular basis including weekly conference calls and team meetings.
• Ensure SF Operations comply with all EHS related requirements from external customers, governmental agencies, and established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all investigations are documented with an action plan and that the action plan is successfully implemented.
• Manage and attend all OSHA, EPA, DOT or other regulatory visits écht pertaining to SFCI business scope as needed, including site visits, complaints, and assisting the Senior Compliance Officer with informal conferences as needed.
• Interface with local, state, and federal agencies on all EHS related issues.
• Implement and maintain EHS policies and procedures.
• Create and support specific action plans to solve identified plant level issues.
• Assist…