Sr. EHS Specialist
About The Position
Support manufacturing operations and EHS team to ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs. Conduct EHS training and onboarding for new hires, including regulatory compliance requirements. Enforce EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory standards across operations. Support internal and external audits, including contractor compliance with EHS standards. Develop and implement EHS programs aligned with regulatory authorities (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO). Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies, including ergonomic improvements. Lead incident response and investigations (injuries, near-misses), ensuring timely and effective CAPA closure. Manage and track corrective and preventive actions within systems such as Enablon. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership to promote proactive EHS practices. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in EHS within regulated environments (medical devices, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing preferred).
- Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and standards: OSHA, EPA, and ISO (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
- Proven experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Ability to develop, implement, and manage EHS programs.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to use data for continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to train employees and influence teams.
- Ability to partner effectively with operations and cross-functional team.
- Environmental program management (waste, air, water compliance).
- Chemical safety (SDS, GHS).
- Safety systems: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding.
- EHS metrics and reporting (TRIR, LTIR).
- Experience with EHS systems (e.g., Enablon or similar).
- Development and continuous improvement of EHS policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing operations and EHS team to ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs.
- Conduct EHS training and onboarding for new hires, including regulatory compliance requirements.
- Enforce EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory standards across operations.
- Support internal and external audits, including contractor compliance with EHS standards.
- Develop and implement EHS programs aligned with regulatory authorities (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO).
- Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies, including ergonomic improvements.
- Lead incident response and investigations (injuries, near-misses), ensuring timely and effective CAPA closure.
- Manage and track corrective and preventive actions within systems such as Enablon.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and leadership to promote proactive EHS practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
