Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Hattiesburg, MS

Wis-Pak, Inc.•Hattiesburg, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wis-Pak, a leading manufacturer and distributor of some of the nation’s most recognized beverage brands, is seeking a highly analytical Environmental, Health & Safety professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, building robust systems, and driving operational excellence. As our Facility Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist in our Hattiesburg, MS plant, you will serve as the facility's technical EHS expert, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening safety programs, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys working with data, regulations, investigations, and systems while making a measurable impact on the organization's safety and environmental performance. Working closely with the Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Security, you will lead critical EHS initiatives, provide technical guidance to leaders across the facility, and drive sustainable solutions that reduce risk and improve operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Deep technical knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, Process Safety, hazardous materials management, and emergency preparedness requirements.
Proven experience conducting compliance audits, leading incident investigations, performing root cause analysis, and implementing effective corrective actions.
Strong ability to interpret complex regulations, identify compliance gaps, and translate requirements into practical, sustainable operational solutions.
Demonstrated success managing detailed documentation, regulatory reporting, and compliance records with exceptional accuracy.
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, assess risk, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including data analysis, reporting, and technical documentation.
Comfortable working independently as the facility's EHS subject matter expert while collaborating effectively with operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to accountability, process discipline, and delivering measurable outcomes.
Flexibility to support off-shift operations as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or related field and 3+ years environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree will be considered with 11+ years relevant professional experience in EHS & Safety.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, hazardous materials, and emergency preparedness requirements.
Experience with compliance audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and regulatory reporting.
Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, collaborate across teams, and support off-shift operations as needed.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

Serve as the facility's technical EHS expert.
Ensure regulatory compliance.
Strengthen safety programs.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Lead critical EHS initiatives.
Provide technical guidance to leaders across the facility.
Drive sustainable solutions that reduce risk and improve operational effectiveness.
Conduct compliance audits.
Lead incident investigations.
Perform root cause analysis.
Implement effective corrective actions.
Manage detailed documentation, regulatory reporting, and compliance records.
Support off-shift operations as needed to ensure regulatory compliance, incident response, and critical EHS initiatives.