EHS Specialist

Role Purpose

The EHS Specialist supports the site EHS strategy and day-to-day operation of the EHS management system. The role serves as lead site administrator for EHS-related Gensuite modules, coordinates and coaches implementation of the Global Safety Standards (GSS) framework, supports environmental compliance and leads employee safety teams, partnering across Operations, Engineering and Maintenance to strengthen ownership and sustain compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead administration of EHS Gensuite modules, including user access, system configuration, workflows, dashboards, and accurate tracking of actions, audits, incidents, inspections, risk reviews, and compliance obligations.

• Train end users, develop job aids, and provide EHS metrics, trend reporting, and updates to site and division leadership.

• Coordinate implementation and sustainment of the GSS framework and EHS management system requirements; coach Element Owners and subject matter experts on gap assessments, program development, requirements, and evidence of execution.

• Coordinate self-assessments, audits, and corrective-action follow-up, prioritizing work based on risk and compliance significance.

• Support execution of the annual site EHS strategy, objectives, and leading-indicator activities.

• Assist with risk assessments, management of change, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, training, inspections, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machine safety, and contractor safety.

• Support environmental compliance programs for waste, air, stormwater, and spill prevention, including inspections, compliance calendars, reporting inputs, waste profiles, manifests, Land Disposal Restriction records, and vendor coordination.

• Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready environmental and EHS records.

• Lead site safety team activities, including meeting schedules, agendas, action tracking, and communication of outcomes.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent EHS experience will also be considered.

• 1–3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or similarly regulated environment (will consider academic or internship experience)

• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Strong systems administration, data-quality, documentation, organization, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple cross-functional priorities.

• Ability to translate EHS requirements into clear, practical actions for program owners and frontline teams.

• Effective facilitation, coaching, training, and written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments, including routinely walking production areas, climbing stairs and ladders, and wearing required PPE.

• Availability to provide occasional off-shift or after-hours support for incidents, audits, or regulatory activities.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience administering Gensuite or a comparable EHS management information system.
• Experience supporting a corporate EHS standards framework or leading employee safety teams.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs and regulated waste management.
• ASP, CHMM or related credential (or progress toward); OSHA 30-Hour or RCRA/DOT hazardous materials training.