EH&S Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, visual management, and standard operating procedure (SOP) development.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, standardization, and overall efficiency across the manufacturing environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and follow through on continuous improvement projects.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Director of Operations, including reporting, scheduling, meeting coordination, and project tracking.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for audits, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and readiness for review.
• Update and maintain training records, ensuring that operational and safety training information is current and well organized.
• Aid in processing and tracking orders as needed to support operational flow.
• Handle ad hoc administrative tasks for leadership and HR, providing responsive and reliable support.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping, including injury and illness logs, safety data sheet (SDS) management, and required safety postings.
• Ensure all compliance documentation is accurate, up to date, and audit-ready at all times.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory filings and reports related to EHS compliance.
• Assist with new hire safety orientation and maintain detailed training records for safety programs.
• Cook up internal safety audits and facility walkthroughs, ensuring regular review of workplace conditions.
• Document audit findings, assign corrective actions, and track completion to closure.
• Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day EHS-related questions from the production floor.
• Escalate safety or compliance concerns promptly and appropriately to leadership.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in an operational or administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• 2–5 years of experience in safety or EHS coordination, with exposure to environmental health and safety practices.
• Hands-on experience working in a manufacturing setting and familiarity with production floor operations.
• Demonstrated exposure to EH&S requirements, processes, and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, with strong skills in Excel and document management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to keep documentation, training records, and compliance materials well structured and accessible.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with operations leadership, HR, and production teams.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; candidates with a BA may be considered with less experience.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement methodologies such as 5S, visual management, and SOP development.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams to drive projects and follow through on action items.
• Experience preparing, organizing, and presenting reports related to operations, audits, and safety compliance.
• Experience coordinating audits or inspections and tracking corrective actions to completion.
• Interest in safety, health, and operations, with a proactive mindset toward risk identification and mitigation.