Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist I-II

Hyster-Yale Group • Avon, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

What starts with YOU, moves the world! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist I-II, based out of Avon, IN. What You Will Do: Lead identification, development, and implementation of EHS programs and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with EHS, ISO14001/ISO45001, NFPA, and all State and Federal regulations and requirements. Lead EHS initiatives in a project management capacity. Drive improved EHS and overall facility performance aligned with company standards for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. Provide leadership in EHS training development, delivery, and continuous improvement. Develop processes for tracking, reporting, and maintaining training materials and compliance documentation. Manage Workers Compensation programs, including case management, investigations, and coordination with Third Party Administrator. Serve as company representative in Workers Compensation-related proceedings. Lead safety program development, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives including Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events. Oversee accident investigations, safety committee collaboration, and implementation of corrective actions. Play a key role in meeting all EHS compliance requirements and coordination of various EHS programs. Provide EHS expertise and lead support across all EHS functions through administration, program coordination, and data-driven initiatives. Administration and coordination of all EHS processes and procedures, including ISO 14001 & ISO45001, BBS, SMS, EMS, JHA, and emergency response programs. Serve as Site Document Coordinator (SDC) for all SMS, EHS, and EMS documents for the Plant.

Requirements

• Strong leader with the ability to drive EHS initiatives and influence outcomes.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Highly organized with strong project management capabilities.
• Analytical and data-driven in decision-making.
• Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Decisive and capable of managing complex situations, including incident response.
• Accountable for compliance, performance, and results.
• Focused on building a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Hands-on and responsive to daily operational needs and emergency situations.
• Accountable and dependable in maintaining compliance and documentation.
• Driven to support long-term operational success through EHS excellence.
• Demonstrable understanding of mechanical and electrical (AC and DC) troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State environmental health and safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA, NPDES, CAA, PSM/RMP, SPPP/SPCC).
• Experience managing Workers Compensation programs and legal coordination.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and planning abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO45001 Occupational Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Nice To Haves

• Project Management experience or exposure preferred.
• Experience leading training programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, development, and implementation of EHS programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, ISO14001/ISO45001, NFPA, and all State and Federal regulations and requirements.
• Lead EHS initiatives in a project management capacity.
• Drive improved EHS and overall facility performance aligned with company standards for safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provide leadership in EHS training development, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Develop processes for tracking, reporting, and maintaining training materials and compliance documentation.
• Manage Workers Compensation programs, including case management, investigations, and coordination with Third Party Administrator.
• Serve as company representative in Workers Compensation-related proceedings.
• Lead safety program development, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives including Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events.
• Oversee accident investigations, safety committee collaboration, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Play a key role in meeting all EHS compliance requirements and coordination of various EHS programs.
• Provide EHS expertise and lead support across all EHS functions through administration, program coordination, and data-driven initiatives.
• Administration and coordination of all EHS processes and procedures, including ISO 14001 & ISO45001, BBS, SMS, EMS, JHA, and emergency response programs.
• Serve as Site Document Coordinator (SDC) for all SMS, EHS, and EMS documents for the Plant.

Benefits

• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option, and opportunities for growth and development.
• A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees