EHS Specialist - 1st shift

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Sedalia, MO

12d • $62,200 - $100,200 • 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field. required.
• 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. Ensure implementation and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. To include but not limited to: Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Waste Management, Stormwater, Ergonomics, Emergency Response.
• Facilitate EHS training programs for new hires and all employees to ensure understanding and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide strong technical and practical EHS support throughout day-to-day operations.
• Perform regular EHS inspections, independently and with other stakeholders, to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and fulfill compliance obligations by staying current with regulations, while ensuring EHS records are accurately documented, organized, and retained according to company and regulatory requirements.
• 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 and inform decision-making.
• 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 in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
• Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

What This Job Offers

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