Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Novonesis•New Berlin, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Novonesis, safety, sustainability, and care for people are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will help create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace—protecting our employees while supporting our mission to deliver sustainable solutions. You will join a collaborative EHS team and work closely with colleagues across operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership. Your work will have a direct impact on employee well‑being, regulatory compliance, and our journey toward zero injuries and strong environmental performance. As an EHS Specialist , you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health, safety, and environmental programs across our New Berlin facility. You will partner closely with the site stakeholders to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and a proactive safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing safety
Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1910 and CFR 1926 regulations
Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments
Ability to manage confidential information appropriately, including HIPAA‑related matters
Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, ARM, ALCH, or similar
OSHA 10, 30, or 501 training certifications
Experience in food‑grade or regulated manufacturing environments
Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, or OHSAS 18001 standards
Experience supporting capital projects or leading safety‑focused improvement initiatives
Interest in sustainability and employee engagement initiatives

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of EHS policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements
Develop and deliver required safety and environmental training
Lead incident investigations and manage incidents and safety observations in the EHSQ system
Support and maintain management systems such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, PPE assessments, and industrial hygiene surveys
Develop and maintain Lock Out/Tag Out procedures in partnership with Maintenance and Engineering
Perform safety and environmental compliance audits and ensure corrective actions are completed
Support recycling, sustainability, emergency response, ergonomics, and fire prevention programs
Collaborate cross‑functionally and contribute to regional and global EHS initiatives, including limited travel (<10%)