Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Jabil•Memphis, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Jabil is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist for its Memphis, Tennessee site. This onsite role promotes a safe, healthy, and accident-free workplace and ensures compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. The Specialist develops and maintains safety policies, procedures, and employee communications, and trains employees in safe work practices. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Sunday through Wednesday, with a 6:00 a.m. start time. The EHS Specialist works with departments and operational teams on equipment safety, fire prevention, environmental permits, risk assessments, manufacturing workspace layout, new product integration, and management-of-change projects. The role also conducts facility inspections, recommends corrective or preventive measures, communicates hazards, participates in incident investigations, maintains safety records, and supports company safety and quality initiatives. The position may report health and safety issues to management and may perform other duties assigned by the EHS Manager.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of U.S. OSHA and EPA compliance requirements associated with manufacturing operations.
Strong leadership skills and ability to build working relationships with employees, site leaders, the regional EHS team, and site contractors.
Ability to prioritize tasks, work in a managed and timely manner, and maintain technical accuracy.
Knowledge of incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Familiarity with new equipment introduction and validation processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and email.
Ability to develop creative solutions that support customer and operational goals while ensuring EHS compliance.

Nice To Haves

Education and/or training specific to EHS in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Responsible Business Alliance, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
Knowledge of powered industrial trucks, autonomous mobile robots, hoists, cranes, and rigging operations.
Knowledge of sustainability programs and UL Zero Waste to Landfill requirements or certification processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement general safety policies and procedures in accordance with company requirements and applicable local, state, regional, and national regulations.
Consult with departments on equipment design and use, fire prevention and safety programs, and applicable environmental permits or compliance requirements.
Partner with operations, engineering, work cell leaders, and operators to complete risk assessments.
Support manufacturing workspace layout to optimize a safe working environment.
Participate in new product integration and other management-of-change projects.
Formulate appropriate safety policies and guidelines.
Inspect or tour facilities to identify existing or potential accidents, incidents, and health hazards.
Recommend corrective or preventive measures where indicated.
Alert managers and employees to hazards involving toxic fumes, chemicals, and other hazardous substances.
Develop training programs and communications to improve safe-work proficiency and promote safety awareness.
Participate in accident and injury investigations.
Maintain safety files and records.
Report health and safety issues and concerns to management as needed.
Support company safety, quality, and EHS programs and initiatives.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the EHS Manager or as departmental needs evolve.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options
401(k) match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
Adoption assistance
Annual merit increases
Community volunteer opportunity