Sr. EHS Specialist (1361)
About The Position
The Senior EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of advanced environmental, health, and safety management systems. This role focuses on high-level regulatory compliance, complex risk assessments, and the mentorship of junior team members. The incumbent will lead cross-functional safety initiatives, manage critical environmental programs, and act as a subject matter expert to ensure operational excellence and a proactive safety culture effective across all assigned locations. Serve as a centralized EHS resource to provide consistent guidance and oversight for multiple manufacturing locations. Standardize safety policies, SOPs, and training programs to ensure uniformity in safety culture and compliance across all company facilities. Coordinate and lead cross-site audits to identify potential risks and share best practices between locations. Oversee complex environmental programs, including air permitting, hazardous waste management, and stormwater protection for all assigned sites. Manage and coordinate regulatory inspections and communications with EPA, OSHA, and state/local agencies across all operational jurisdictions. Provide mentorship and functional guidance to site-level safety leads. Lead high-level incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for serious incidents across multiple sites. Collaborate with operations and maintenance leadership at each facility to drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental metrics.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health & safety, engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
- 3-6 years of management or supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety by adhering to OSHA standards.
- Maintain focus in potentially hazardous environments, equipment, and procedures.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
- Skilled in improving operational efficiency and reducing costs (Lean/Six Sigma).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for manufacturing challenges.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide training and support.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting chemical manufacturing, coating, converting, printing, or industrial process operations.
- Knowledge of hazardous chemicals, solvent handling, wastewater systems, and industrial ventilation systems.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of advanced environmental, health, and safety management systems.
- Focus on high-level regulatory compliance and complex risk assessments.
- Mentor junior team members.
- Lead cross-functional safety initiatives.
- Manage critical environmental programs.
- Act as a subject matter expert to ensure operational excellence and a proactive safety culture.
- Serve as a centralized EHS resource to provide consistent guidance and oversight for multiple manufacturing locations.
- Standardize safety policies, SOPs, and training programs.
- Coordinate and lead cross-site audits.
- Oversee complex environmental programs, including air permitting, hazardous waste management, and stormwater protection.
- Manage and coordinate regulatory inspections and communications with EPA, OSHA, and state/local agencies.
- Provide mentorship and functional guidance to site-level safety leads.
- Lead high-level incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for serious incidents.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental metrics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
