Site EHS Specialist

Challenge Manufacturing•Holland, MI

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site EHS Specialist supports facility operations through implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. Serving as the primary site-level EHS resource, the Specialist works with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to ensure compliance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role promotes a proactive safety culture by identifying risks, implementing corrective actions, conducting training, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement. The position oversees and supports a wide range of safety and environmental programs, audits, investigations, training, recordkeeping, emergency preparedness, contractor safety, environmental reporting, and management systems. It partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and HR to identify and mitigate workplace hazards and supports operational excellence through effective risk management.

Requirements

2–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environments.
OSHA 30-Hour Certification required.
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 requirements.
Experience conducting audits, inspections, training, and investigations.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to wear required PPE and work in manufacturing conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and conduct inspections throughout the facility.
Occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
OSHA 511.
Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Machine safety and ergonomics experience.
Environmental reporting experience.
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification.
Automotive manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable regulations.
Develop, implement, maintain, and improve facility EHS programs, policies, procedures, and standards.
Conduct routine inspections, risk assessments, hazard analyses, and compliance audits.
Lead incident investigations, near-miss reviews, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
Deliver EHS training programs for employees, supervisors, contractors, and visitors.
Maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 recordkeeping requirements.
Support workers’ compensation case management and return-to-work programs.
Coordinate contractor safety management activities.
Support emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, and emergency response activities.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and HR to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
Track and report leading and lagging EHS performance indicators.
Support ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and IATF 16949 management systems.
Assist with Management of Change reviews and capital project safety evaluations.
Support environmental compliance reporting and permit management.
Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
Serve as a visible safety advocate, build relationships across departments, and influence positive safety behaviors through coaching and engagement.