EHS Specialist - Carthage, TN

Lincoln Electric•Carthage, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program within our manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while driving a proactive safety culture that prioritizes hazard prevention, behavioral safety, and continuous improvement. The EHS Specialist partners closely with operations leaders, supervisors, and employees at all levels to maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field
OSHA 30 certification
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Excel and experience with planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis).
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1-3 years of safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies
SAP experience
ISO certification as a Lead or Internal Auditor (14001 preferred)
Demonstrated success in building safety culture beyond compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage facility-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures.
Lead the transition from compliance-based safety to a culture of proactive safety ownership.
Serve as the facility’s subject matter expert for OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT and other regulatory frameworks.
Drive continuous improvement through audits, corrective actions, and risk assessments.
Champion environmental initiatives that will help to reduce process and personal waste.
Conduct regular workplace inspections, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments.
Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and development of corrective actions.
Track and analyze safety metrics (TRCR, DART, near misses) to identify trends and implement preventive measures.
Assists with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring, and maintains the SDS database
Develop and deliver safety training programs including onboarding, annual requirements, and task-specific training.
Facilitate safety committees, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.
Champion safety awareness campaigns and behavioral safety programs.
Lead the site level safety team
Maintain full compliance with OSHA standards, environmental regulations, hazardous materials requirements, and permit obligations.
Prepare regulatory reporting & documentation (e.g. REACH, RoHS, SARA, OSHA 300 etc...)
Manage workers’ compensation reporting, return-to-work programs, and case management.
Maintain all safety documentation, records, and required regulatory filings.
Lead emergency response planning, including evacuations, chemical spill response, fire safety, and crisis management.
Conduct drills and ensure equipment (e.g., extinguishers, AEDs, alarms) remains in compliance.
Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and HR to embed safety into daily activities.
Serve as a role model for safe personal practices.
Influence at all levels of the organization to build accountability and reinforce safety behaviors.
Support capital projects and process changes through safety review and risk analysis.
Assists in timely creation and submission of corporate reports and KPIs.