Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist

Nefco•New Albany, OH

About The Position

The EH&S Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Environmental, Health & Safety programs across a multi-location warehouse, distribution, and logistics operation. This role partners closely with operations leadership, frontline employees, and the Safety Committee to drive risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and a strong, employee-driven safety culture. The ideal candidate is analytical and data-driven, yet comfortable presenting to groups, leading training sessions, and engaging employees at all levels of the organization. This position reports to the Director of Safety and plays a critical role in advancing proactive, leading-indicator-focused safety initiatives. Travel to company locations is required (approximately 25%).

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret safety data and identify trends.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and group presentations.
Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively with operations, leadership, and frontline employees.
Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities across locations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with safety management software preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards; DOT/fleet exposure is a plus.
Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred. Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
2–5 years of experience in an EH&S role within warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or similar operational environments preferred.
Ability to walk warehouse floors, climb stairs, and navigate active operational environments.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and move throughout facilities for inspections and audits.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to wear required PPE, including safety shoes, high-visibility apparel, eye protection, and hearing protection as needed.
Ability to travel approximately 25%, including overnight travel as required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry) strongly preferred.
Professional certifications (ASP, CSP, CHST, or similar) are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Safety Program Implementation & Support Support company-wide EH&S programs including OSHA compliance, hazard identification, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with rollout and maintenance of safety policies, procedures, and training programs aligned with warehouse, distribution, fleet, and office operations.
Participate in the development and facilitation of safety committee meetings at branch and regional levels.
Support behavior-based safety, near-miss reporting, and employee-driven safety initiatives.
Data, Analytics & Reporting Collect, analyze, and trend safety data including incidents, near misses, inspections, audits, and training metrics.
Prepare clear, professional safety reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.
Track leading and lagging indicators (e.g., TRIR, near misses, corrective actions, training completion).
Assist with regulatory reporting and documentation as required.
Incident Management & Field Support Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.
Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments at warehouses and branch locations.
Partner with operations leaders to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.
Support emergency preparedness, drills, and response planning.
Training & Communication Deliver engaging safety training and toolbox talks to employees at all levels.
Support onboarding and refresher training related to OSHA, DOT-adjacent operations, warehouse safety, powered industrial trucks, PPE, and general industry hazards.
Serve as a visible safety resource in the field, building trust and rapport with employees.