EHS Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support the site Process Safety Management (PSM) program by assisting with PHAs, MOC reviews, audits, and implementation of PSM elements related to assigned areas, under the direction of the PSM Lead.
• Monitor daily operations and conduct inspections, safety observations, and assessments to ensure compliance with internal EHS standards and external regulatory requirements, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs, procedures, and policies related to occupational safety, health, environmental compliance, sustainability, and security, as directed by the EHS Manager.
• Deliver effective EHS training to individuals, small groups, and large teams to build awareness and drive engagement.
• Assist in the integration of EHS principles into operational processes by supporting site initiatives and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental KPIs and analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of environmental and safety permits and reports required by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Support emergency preparedness, response, and evacuation planning activities.
• Assist in maintaining the site’s EHS Management System by participating in internal audits, updating SOPs, tracking corrective actions, and contributing to management reviews to ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Support regulatory programs such as SARA, EPCRA, HAZCOM, and industrial hygiene monitoring, with oversight from the EHS Manager.
• Facilitate EHS-related employee engagement activities, safety committee meetings, and communication campaigns.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation case documentation and coordination, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Adapt to evolving regulations, changing site needs, and EHS team priorities.
• Support incident investigations by gathering facts, contributing to root cause analysis, and tracking corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct or assist with risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and workplace inspections to proactively identify and address hazards.
• Assist with plant security oversight and serve as a back-up resource for emergency management or contractor supervision as needed.
• Travel and work flexible hours as needed to support EHS program execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support EHS goals and ensure site compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 cumulative years of experience in Occupational Safety, Process Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Wastewater management, Air Permitting, Environmental Engineering- Program Management in an industrial environment (e.g. OSHA, EPA, DOT, IATA, NFPA, etc.).
• ISO Lead Auditor Training or equivalent course or on-the-job experience. Must be either completed in the last three years or the incumbent must complete within the first year in the role.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the spirits production/manufacturing industry (preferred).

Skills

• Strong ability to work cohesively with others to accomplish company objectives.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and follow-up skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Excellent decision-making and independent judgment skills.
• Detailed-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong facilitation, conflict management, negotiating, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Ability to drive problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Ability to handle stressful, fast-paced, rapidly changing environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate and conduct effective meetings/training for large groups.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficient personal computer and software skills (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, SAP).

Personal Qualities

• Belonging: Strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become.
• Self-Awareness: High levels of self-awareness, reflective, and understanding of both strengths and weaknesses and their impact on others.
• People Agility: Deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance.
• Results Agility: Consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams and exhibiting confidence-building presence.
• Mental Agility: Ability to think critically, penetrate complex problems, and expand possibilities by making fresh connections. Strategic thinking with execution focus and creativity.
• Change Agility: Deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment, and ability to effectively deal with change. Growth and learning mindset, ready to test, stumble, learn, and apply from experience.

Benefits

• Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:
  • Competitive pay package.
  • Competitive holiday/paid time off, plus additional days (e.g., volunteer day).
  • Retirement/pension plan.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  • Medical, critical illness, and life insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programs.
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies.
• Additional Benefits: Vary depending on employment nature, work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may require employee contribution or may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans linked to performance.

Work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment and in a production facility where dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, and vibration exist; and in outdoor environments where seasonal and weather elements can exist.