Senior EHS Specialist

Stanley Black & Decker•Allentown, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. EHS Specialist provides advanced technical support for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs at the facility. Serves as a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with EHS regulatory requirements and SBD standards, driving a positive safety culture and supporting operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
Minimum of 4-7 years of relevant experience in occupational safety, health, and environmental management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong understanding of EHS management system standards, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in a heavy industrial setting, is strongly preferred
experience with EHS data management platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the development, enhancement, and execution of site-specific EHS programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. To include, but not limited to: Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Waste Management, Stormwater, Ergonomics, Emergency Response.
Facilitate and support EHS training programs for new hires and all employees to ensure understanding and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Lead EHS inspections and audits, identifying areas for improvement and need for corrective actions.
Monitor and fulfill compliance obligations by staying current with regulations, while ensuring EHS records are accurately documented, organized, and retained according to company and regulatory requirements.
Manage activities for internal and external stakeholders, including internal compliance audits, external EHS agency interactions, customer requests, etc.
Actively support EHS committee meetings and champion employee engagement in safety and environmental initiatives.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and oversee the implementation and closure of corrective actions.
Review and maintain reporting, monitoring, and analyzing of EHS performance data to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
Provide input and support for annual EHS budgeting and resource allocation processes.