Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)

Position Overview

The Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) is responsible for leading and managing company wide Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs within a manufacturing and production environment. This role ensures the organization maintains a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace by implementing proactive safety strategies and maintaining full compliance with OSHA, DOT, and applicable regulatory standards.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Human Resources, the Safety Specialist plays a critical plant-facing role, supporting daily manufacturing operations while driving long-term safety improvements, risk reduction initiatives, and a strong safety-first culture across the organization.

This position has the potential to become a manager role.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as an EHS Specialist in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety compliance, and DOT standards.
• Experience developing and implementing EHS programs within manufacturing or plant environments.
• Experience delivering or coordinating safety training programs, including forklift operation, crane safety, and first aid/CPR.
• Proven experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with workers’ compensation programs, injury prevention, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to travel occasionally to company locations as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence safety culture across operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Safety Programs: Create, implement, and manage comprehensive safety policies and procedures covering employee, equipment, and material safety.
• Ensure OSHA Compliance: Serve as the company’s internal expert on OSHA regulations, DOT standards, and industry safety compliance, ensuring policies and procedures meet regulatory requirements.
• Drive Safety Culture: Partner with Operations and leadership to promote a proactive safety culture across all production and warehouse operations.
• Deliver Safety Training: Develop and conduct employee safety training programs, including equipment safety, hazard awareness, and emergency response.
• Conduct Plant Inspections: Perform routine safety inspections and compliance audits across manufacturing, production, and warehouse environments.
• Lead Incident Investigations: Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Support Workers’ Compensation: Monitor and support workers’ compensation cases, implementing prevention strategies to reduce workplace injuries.
• Manage Fleet Safety: Evaluate company fleet safety performance and ensure compliance with transportation safety requirements.
• Report Safety Performance: Prepare and present safety metrics, compliance reports, and risk assessments to leadership.
• Maintain Safety Documentation: Manage SDS files, safety logs, training records, and compliance documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.