Safety Specialist: Environmental

Whirlpool • Findlay, OH

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist drives the implementation of environmental and safety policies across Findlay Operations. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Analyst – Environmental, the role is responsible for achieving critical Environmental and Safety goals through cross-departmental collaboration. By blending technical expertise with a mentorship approach, the specialist creates innovative, real-life solutions for plantwide EHS activities, ensuring both environmental compliance and a high standard of workplace safety.

Requirements

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to function management numerous projects
• Strong Google Suite skills including presentation creation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• WCM experience
• Strong Root cause Analysis (RCA) skills
• Hazard identification and mitigation
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, with a strong commitment to pursuing ongoing professional development and specialized training to continue growth in EHS.

Nice To Haves

• Certification Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) certificate encouraged

Responsibilities

• Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Reporting: Lead the collection of air, water, and waste compliance documentation. Take lead on EPA inspection readiness, maintain the environmental compliance calendar, and ensure all SOPs and SDS records are current.
• Audit & Inspection Management: Conduct and track plantwide audits, including SMAT/EMAT (Safety/Environmental Management Audit Team), contractor compliance, LOTO (Lockout Tagout) procedures, and PIV/PIT permit verifications.
• Training & Onboarding Excellence: Assist in leading the New Hire Orientation process and deliver specialized technical training, including LOTO, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Environmental Dojo, and Screen Guard safety and Working at Heights.
• Continuous Improvement & Kaizen Leadership: Lead Kaizen projects to mitigate EHS risks and coach team members on the SEWO/EEWO (Safety/Environmental Emergency Work Order) process to ensure immediate root-cause analysis and action.
• Waste & Sustainability Oversight: Assist in managing plantwide recycling and waste programs, tracking KPIs and coordinating with vendors to hit sustainability targets and maintain the "Blue Wall" visual management.
• Data Management & EHS Software: Serve as the primary administrator for Gensuite (ENV), Resource Advisor and others to ensure all training logs, open items, and EHS metrics are accurately tracked and reported.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Participate actively in PD (People Development), EEM (Early Equipment Management), and Engineering core teams to integrate EHS best practices into all plant projects and equipment changes.
• Communication & Employee Engagement: Respond to employee EHS inquiries and suggestions promptly. Draft articles for site newsletters and maintain visual management tools (TV displays/Dojo) to foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• WCM Pillar Leadership (ENV & SAF): Act as a key contributor for the Environmental and Safety pillars. This includes leading projects to meet goals, benchmarking, and preparing reports and data to find opportunity and show progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level