EHS Specialist

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Raleigh, NC

18d•$65,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

To support workplace safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory programs by developing training, conducting audits and inspections, managing compliance activities, and promoting a culture of safety. This role partners with operations, engineering, and HR to reduce risk, ensure compliance with applicable regulations and ISO standards, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2-3 years’ experiences in environmental, health and safety
Ability to write procedures, policies, reports, and correspondences
Must be comfortable delivering presentations to varied audiences
Ability to read and interpret documents for various audiences
Proficient in MS Office
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Good organizational skills with the ability to demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal and writing skills
Ability to work independently with little to no direction
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements
Incident investigation and root cause analysis skills
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and corrective action management
Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
Ability to influence and coach employees and leaders on safety practices
Project management and continuous improvement skills
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in environmental health and safety or related field of study
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in environmental, health and safety role in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, objectives, and performance metrics
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, and transportation regulations, including Process Safety Management (PSM), air and water permitting requirements, hazardous materials regulations, and emergency response preparedness
Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Conduct safety, environmental, and regulatory audits, inspections, and assessments; identify risks and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure
Assist in the administration and continuous improvement of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and partner with employees and leadership to address workplace health and safety concerns
Maintain required permits, registrations, certifications, and records associated with environmental compliance and transportation activities
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and other functional teams to ensure EHS requirements are incorporated into facility, equipment, process, and new product initiatives
Coordinate and support EHS-related projects, including risk reduction, environmental improvements, and regulatory compliance initiatives
Serve as a member of the HAZMAT Emergency Response Team and support emergency preparedness, response, and incident investigation activities
Provide technical guidance and support regarding chemical safety, hazard communication, and safe work practices
Partner with Human Resources and leaders to support incident management, workers’ compensation cases, return-to-work programs, and injury prevention efforts
Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and environmental events to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
Monitor, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics and recommend improvements to drive a culture of safety and regulatory compliance
Other duties as assigned