EHS Specialist

Ventura Foods • Birmingham, AL

1d • $77,720 - $99,967 • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates safety and environmental programs and activities at the facility. The role maintains OSHA logs and supports workers’ compensation activities, while working with site personnel, vendors, and regulatory agencies to keep the facility compliant and inspection-ready under OSHA, EPA, IEPA, WDNR, and DOT requirements.

The position manages facility safety and environmental compliance programs, including training, procedures, permits, emergency preparedness, incident prevention, hazardous-material information, regulatory reporting, and inspection documentation. It also supports food safety and regulatory requirements, coordinates safety committee activities, reviews EHS impacts of projects, and serves as the facility representative for insurance activities. Travel may be required.

Ventura Foods describes its workplace as offering training, supportive management, a safe environment, challenging work, and career growth opportunities. The role is onsite and salaried, with a stated base salary range of $77,720.00–$99,967.35 and an annual bonus based on program terms and conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or Industrial Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or Industrial Management.
• Experience with behavior-based safety programs.
• Competence and knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of safety principles, workers’ compensation, and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Skill in risk assessment and analysis of potential hazards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Comfort speaking to large groups and facilitating meetings.
• Ability to interface with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and implement programs and training to maintain facility OSHA compliance; develop and maintain safety procedures and training documentation; represent the facility in dealings with OSHA.
• Maintain the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program and audit the Hot Work program; oversee fire control systems, emergency lighting, and electrical panel drawings.
• Review and update emergency evacuation routes and conduct preparedness drills for the plant.
• Develop JSAs and safe operating procedures for processing equipment; support accident prevention and behavior-based safety programs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor facility training, including food safety, GMP, and safety training; conduct ergonomic reviews and work to reduce ergonomic issues.
• Update permit activities, including storm water, air quality, and wastewater permits; maintain the SWPPP and SPCC Plan, including required sampling; support wastewater pretreatment activities.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and support and coordinate industrial clinic activities and initial workers’ compensation claim reporting; work with HR on claim management.
• Complete and file EPA, IEPA, and WDNR forms; maintain DMRs, Tier II forms, Form R, medical waste, and other documents; manage documentation for EPA inspections and audits and maintain the environmental database.
• Schedule and conduct monthly safety committee meetings, facilitate committee activities, document and distribute meeting minutes, and communicate requested resolutions and their feasibility to management.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Contractor Safety Management program.
• Develop and submit Requests for Expenditures (RFEs) for EHS projects and review RFEs for potential EHS impacts.
• Serve as project manager for capital projects involving safety or environmental concerns.
• Maintain facility MSDS/GHS information and update, monitor, and integrate necessary information into the 3E Online program; conduct monthly audits of potentially hazardous materials.
• Work with the property insurance carrier to meet policy requirements and serve as the plant representative for insurance activities.
• Stay current with safety and environmental mandates, laws, and regulations, and develop facility policies as needed.
• Follow food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria, including the current SQF code, GMPs, FSMA, and associated preventive controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned; travel may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day for eligible employees.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) matching after eligible criteria are met.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Annual bonus based on the incentive program terms and conditions.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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