Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Hoffmaster•Clintonville, WI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of plant-wide environmental, health, safety, and security programs. The role partners across the organization to promote a proactive safety culture, strengthen regulatory compliance, assess and mitigate workplace risks, support incident prevention and response, and advance initiatives that protect employees, operations, and the environment. The position supports plant safety procedures, training, inspections and audits, incident investigations, compliance documentation, first aid initiatives, emergency preparedness, and safety metrics. It also helps ensure adherence to food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point requirements. The role works onsite as required to support plant operations, employee engagement, and coordination of EHS initiatives.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business, Environmental Studies, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
At least 3 years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of hazard identification, workplace inspections and audits, EHS training, OSHA 300 recordkeeping, internal documentation, and applicable governmental reporting requirements.
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Ability to apply established investigation methodologies to determine root causes and communicate concise, accurate, and timely findings.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, including sound independent judgment.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, influencing, leadership, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across organizational levels and with external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including preparing clear documentation, reports, and presentations.
Strong organizational and project-management capabilities, flexibility, and ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work onsite as required to support plant operations, employee engagement, and coordination of EHS initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dayforce or other HRIS/ATS platforms.
Professional HR certification or accreditation.
Experience supporting manufacturing or operations-based recruiting.
Background in sourcing and recruiting across multiple skillsets or departments.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing and maintaining safety procedures aligned with OSHA standards and EPA regulations.
Support safety training sessions and development programs for manufacturing staff.
Conduct workplace inspections and audits to identify hazards, exposures, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement; recommend corrective actions.
Participate in root cause investigations following incidents or near-misses and help prevent recurrence.
Maintain accurate and timely safety observation reports, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
Support first aid initiatives by assisting trained personnel during medical emergencies and ensuring first aid supplies are stocked and accessible.
Coordinate plant-wide EHS training, including scheduling, participation tracking, documentation, and record maintenance.
Support emergency preparedness and response for facility crises and contingencies, including severe weather and security threats, and coordinate with governmental or emergency-response agencies.
Evaluate emergency evacuation drills and recommend improvements to facility readiness and response.
Monitor, analyze, record, and communicate plant safety metrics and performance trends.
Ensure adherence to applicable food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point requirements.