Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Means Industries•Geneva, IL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

At Amsted Automotive, we are a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals. As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance, permitting obligations, and mandatory recordkeeping requirements.
Demonstrated experience with: Air emissions permitting and compliance
Demonstrated experience with: NPDES and industrial stormwater programs
Demonstrated experience with: Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including manifests, vendor coordination, and on-site accumulation requirements
Demonstrated experience with: Wastewater regulations and discharge requirements
Demonstrated experience with: SPCC program requirements, spill response, and best management practices (BMPs)
Experience participating in or leading environmental compliance audits and inspections, including managing findings and corrective actions.
Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and compliance management tools; ability to build, maintain, and improve inspection, permit, and documentation tracking systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across sites.
Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, execution, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining collaborative and accountable as part of a team.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to: Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to: Translate technical environmental terminology into clear, plain-language explanations
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to: Engage effectively with front-line employees, supervisors, and senior leadership
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to: Confidently deliver presentations and facilitate discussions with groups
Demonstrated customer-service mindset with a focus on support and responsiveness.
Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and communication styles.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15–20% as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
3 plus years of practical environmental compliance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment or a consulting background.
Experience supporting or leading environmental audits and regulatory inspections and driving corrective actions to closure.
Working knowledge of core safety programs (e.g., PPE, LOTO awareness, machine guarding awareness) and ability to support incident investigations as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO 14001 and internal auditing is a plus.
Environmental certifications/training preferred (e.g., ISO 14001 Internal Auditor, HAZWOPER, RCRA training).
Safety certifications (e.g., CSP, OHST) are a plus.
Prior multi-site environmental program experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct environmental compliance audits and gap analyses across all facilities (air, water, stormwater, waste, SPCC), and provide corrective action recommendations to facility leadership.
Drive implementation of standardized environmental improvements to enhance compliance, reduce risk, and improve environmental performance metrics across locations.
Track and report key environmental metrics (e.g., waste generation, wastewater/effluent sampling results, stormwater inspections, permit conditions, audit findings) to support data-driven decision-making.
Maintain and oversee environmental compliance calendars and facility-specific inspection/audit programs, collaborating with site leadership to close actions on time.
Serve as the subject matter expert for environmental topics during external audits/inspections (e.g., regulatory agency visits, customer audits, ISO 14001), ensuring facilities maintain compliance.
Partner with Plant Managers, Operations, Maintenance, and HR to ensure environmental responsibilities are understood and executed, and to address serious environmental compliance risks.
Deliver environmental train-the-trainer compliance training (e.g., stormwater/SPCC, waste handling, spill response, hazardous waste) and coordinate external training as needed.
Support environmental incident investigations (e.g., spills, permit deviations, exceedances), perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with site leaders and the EHS team to develop, implement, and refine environmental policies, procedures, and environmental management system (EMS) elements.
Ensure that environmental records are created, maintained and stored as required (permits, manifests, inspection logs, sampling results, regulatory correspondence), ensuring completeness and audit readiness.
Use data insights to identify environmental trends, recurring compliance risks, and improvement opportunities, helping leadership make proactive decisions.
Generate reports on environmental compliance status and performance for plant leadership and EHS leadership; provide periodic summary support for key safety metrics as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Benefits
Wellness Reimbursement
Telehealth
Onsite health screenings
Mental health resources
Employee Assistance Program that includes counseling and support services for mental health, family support, financial advice, legal guidance, and more
Competitive Salaries
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Annual Bonus Opportunity
401k with Company Match
Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
14 Annual Company Paid Holidays
Training Programs
Education Expense Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities
Pet Insurance and Discount Program
Legal Insurance
Employee Discounts
Recognition and Rewards
Community Involvement
Workplace Giving Matching Gift Program