EHS Specialist

About the role

As an EHS Specialist at FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ Delhi, New York manufacturing facility, you will translate the company’s global EHS framework into practical applications and strategies across North American operations. You will help produce high‑quality, nutrition‑focused ingredients for infant, sports, adult, and medical markets while fostering a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Manage EHS programs and protocols in alignment with local U.S. laws and regulations.
• Compliance Management: Assess and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legislation, as well as certification standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and evaluate hazards/risks, and educate others on changes and new regulations.
• Documentation Coordination: Manage EHS programs and systems, identify hazards/risks, and implement corrective solutions.
• Communicate policies and solutions in an engaging manner while continually developing knowledge and insights into EHS matters.
• Proactively search for opportunities to enhance EHS compliance and contribute to the overall safety culture.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health/Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years EHS experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in dairy, food, ingredients, or pharma.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of unit operations (filtration, drying, evaporating), GMPs, project management, wastewater, Clean Air Act, OSHA, chemicals, and solid waste.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Core Competencies: Results‑oriented problem solver, strategic thinker, persuasive communicator, team player, and driven toward achieving customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $95,000.
• Comprehensive health benefits and a 401(k) plan.
• Access to diverse training and mentoring programs for professional growth.
• Collaborative, friendly, and innovative work environment.
• Autonomy to own your role and make a lasting impact on safety, health, and environmental standards.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 – $95,000 per year.