Site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Current Lighting Employee Co LLC•Cleveland, OH

1d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Site EHS Specialist will lead Current Chemicals’ manufacturing facility toward best-in-class Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to ensure compliance, promote a proactive safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across all EHS functions. The specialist will collaborate with plant leadership and all functional teams to build a culture of accountability, compliance, and engagement in environmental and safety excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading environmental and safety compliance programs in a manufacturing environment.
Must hold, or be able to obtain within one year of hire, a Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator Certification.
Proven track record of EHS leadership in a cross-functional manufacturing setting.
Strong understanding of EHS regulations and Current Chemicals’ environmental and safety standards.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerSuite, Maximo, and related EHS software platforms.
Demonstrated Lean manufacturing mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and operate mobile equipment.
Must hold a valid motor vehicle license.
Ability to perform technical and chemical analyses using drawings, schematics, statistics, and laboratory tools.
Some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Formal health and safety or environmental certification.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate long-term vision into actionable goals.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular EHS inspections, identify and resolve issues, and ensure corrective actions are completed. Enter and track all findings through the PowerSuite audit tracking system.
Manage compliance programs covering SPCC, hazardous waste, landfill, wastewater, stormwater, and air permitting.
Conduct required environmental training for all facility employees and contractors, including hazardous waste, stormwater, air, and SPCC programs; assist with health and safety (H&S) training as needed.
Collect, analyze, and manage all required environmental samples (wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, etc.).
Oversee preparation of shipping papers and documentation for waste, scrap, and hazardous materials.
Operate and supervise the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Chemical Process Control Laboratory, ensuring discharges consistently maintain at least 50% below permitted limits.
Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
Ensure full compliance with regulatory and company requirements related to air quality, hazardous waste, chemical storage, stormwater, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and employee health and safety training.
Partner with manufacturing operations to reduce accidents and injuries and promote a proactive safety culture.
Lead safety committees, develop preventative programs, and drive employee engagement in safety initiatives.
Apply ergonomic and human factor principles to improve workstation design and reduce risk of injury.
Lead EHS Management of Change (MOC) processes for new equipment, processes, and materials.
Serve as the primary site contact for local, state, and federal agency interactions, including inspections and reporting.
Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and internal corporate EHS teams.
Ensure employee EHS concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
Lead or support EHS self-assessments, risk reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more.
All around competitive culture where together we strive to:
Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
Empower and develop each other
We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
Quarterly company all employee meetings
Management and Leadership development
Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth
Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
Paid Company Holidays
A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations