EHS Specialist I

Spectrum Plastics Group•Tucson, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, The EHS&S Specialist will coordinate and oversee the company’s environmental, industrial hygiene, health and safety programs in accordance with company, state and federal requirements, as well as act as a catalyst for the growth and development of Spectrum’s ESG initiative throughout the organization. This individual will be responsible for facilitating EHS and policies and procedures as they relate to EPA/DEP, OSHA, and other related registrations. This role works closely with the site Leadership Team, DuPont Health Services, and regional/business EHS leaders to ensure programs meet corporate governance and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States.
3 – 5 years’ experience supporting site operations; manufacturing environment with responsibility for Environmental, Health and Safety.
Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical discipline, EHS, or a related field (or equivalent relevant EHS experience).
Knowledge of federal and state requirements pertaining to OSHA, EPA, Process Safety, Emergency Response, Environmental Controls, Ergonomics, and Workers’ Compensation.
Strong leadership and people management/development skills in an industrial environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, drive change, and work independently.
Working knowledge of U.S. and Arizona occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations preferred.
Experience with manufacturing equipment/machine safety in an industrial environment (e.g., presses, extruders, and custom fixtures) preferred.
Project management experience coordinating facility/contractor work scopes and schedules in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience delivering training and presenting to diverse audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools; able to support EHS systems such as Cority (industrial hygiene) and/or ETQ Reliance.
Ability to travel up to 10% (training, network meetings, and audit participation).
Ability to problem solve, identify errors and deficiencies and perform research independently.
Ability to apply knowledge to their job function using pre-established guidelines and instructions.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude.
Ability to comprehend and comply with company safety and quality standards.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Responsible for understanding and complying with all SPG and Dupont safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

RAC certification
Prior strategic experience with regulatory agencies regarding domestic and international product submissions within the medical device industry
Experience in manufacturing or with Medical Devices
Experience with Lean Manufacturing
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the EHS representative on the site management team.
Work a day-shift schedule and participate in an on-call rotation as needed to support site operations and emergency response.
Manage all site permits to ensure continuous license to operate.
Manage submission of all permit- and regulation-required agency reports.
Analyze EHS performance and develop strategic improvement plans and goals to integrate improvements into business operations.
Manage site emergency services, security, and business continuity programs and integrate these programs into business operations.
Provide EHS guidance to drive a “Commitment to Zero” safety culture.
Lead site machine/equipment safety efforts, including hazard/risk assessments, guarding requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and support for equipment changes and start-ups.
Lead integration and compliance projects to meet local, state, and company standards, as well as industry best practices.
Support EHS-related facility projects (electrical/mechanical infrastructure upgrades) by helping scope work, coordinate outside contractors, and track execution to successful completion.
Collaborate with DuPont EHS peers, associations, and site/business partners to share tools and influence EHS policies, standards, and best practices.
Oversee site industrial hygiene programs, including occupational exposure monitoring.
Develop and execute internal (1st-party) EHS audit plans; review results, communicate gaps, and drive continual improvement.
Support the injury/illness recordkeeping and case management process; maintain relevant logs and documentation.
Conduct field audits and maintain a visible presence through employee interactions.
Provide supervisory guidance and development to EHS resources to ensure technical, functional, and operational skills remain current and effective.
Serve as the site Safety Committee Team Leader.
Manage the site EHS training program (third-party training, internal materials, and site-specific content).
Lead near-miss, accident, and injury investigations, including root-cause analysis and contributing-factor identification.
Uphold SPG and Dupont vision and core values.
Performs all other duties as assigned.