Environmental Health & Safety ( EHS) Specialist

Pregis • Sussex, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pregis is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to lead safety, health, and environmental programs supporting its Sussex and Elkhorn, Wisconsin facilities. The role drives a Safety-First culture, ensures regulatory compliance, reduces workplace risk, supports employee well-being, and partners with site leadership to continuously improve EHS performance. The position is based in Sussex and requires up to 25% local and regional travel, including travel between facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, PSM, and RMP regulations.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing EHS programs and compliance initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee matters, investigations, and company processes.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
• Frequent walking throughout manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and climb stairs as needed.
• Ability to access production areas and work safely around operating equipment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel between the Sussex and Elkhorn facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Experience managing workers’ compensation programs and safety compliance systems.
• Experience leading safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a Safety-First culture through employee engagement, accountability, and continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Partner with site leadership, managers, and supervisors to support safety programs and ensure compliance across operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Lead new employee safety orientation and onboarding activities.
• Conduct and maintain Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and safety compliance programs.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain EHS records, logs, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Manage hazardous waste handling, storage, disposal, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and review new materials for compliance and safety risks.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support emergency response activities and provide first aid guidance when necessary.
• Use safety metrics and audit findings to identify trends and implement preventative measures.
• Collaborate with leadership to monitor EHS performance and support organizational safety goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Training and professional development programs.
• Safety-focused culture.
• Stable and growing manufacturing organization.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on employee safety and environmental compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed