EHS Specialist - 1st shift

Stanley Black & Decker • Sedalia, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs at the facility. This on-site role ensures compliance with all applicable EHS regulatory requirements and conformance to SBD corporate standards, while actively fostering a culture of safety, maintaining a healthy work environment, and driving continuous improvement in EHS performance. The company is a global leader in tools and industrial products, with a rich history and a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant experience in occupational safety, health, and environmental management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of EHS management system standards, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in a heavy industrial setting, is strongly preferred.
• Experience with EHS data management platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of EHS site-specific programs, ensuring implementation and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Waste Management, Stormwater, Ergonomics, Emergency Response).
• Facilitate EHS training programs for new hires and all employees.
• Provide strong technical and practical EHS support throughout day-to-day operations.
• Perform regular EHS inspections to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and fulfill compliance obligations by staying current with regulations, ensuring EHS records are accurately documented, organized, and retained.
• Lead coordination activities for internal and external stakeholders to achieve regulatory and operational alignment through compliance audit facilitation, external EHS agency collaborations, and customer support.
• Support management-led EHS Committee meetings and foster employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
• Assist in reporting, monitoring, and analyzing EHS performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Participate and support incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure monitoring.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including a digital learning portal.
• Opportunities for career growth and development along multiple career paths.
• Paid vacation, holidays & personal days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level