EHS Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an EHS Specialist to join our plant team in Palm Coast, Florida. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of environmental, health, and safety compliance experience in a manufacturing environment. A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as engineering, science, safety, industrial hygiene, or a similar field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies related to workplace safety, environmental protection, and employee health.
• Support continuous improvement in safety culture, risk reduction, and sustainability initiatives by conducting audits, training employees, analyzing incident trends, and recommending corrective actions.
• Partner with leadership and employees at all levels to promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace while driving adherence to regulatory standards such as OSHA, EPA, and other applicable guidelines.
• Manage the EHS Management System, including Leadership, Planning, Support, Operation, Performance Evaluation, and Improvement.
• Lead the site emergency response team, EHS committee.
• Influence stakeholders and behaviors.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as engineering, science, safety, industrial hygiene, or a similar discipline preferred.
• 3 or more years of environmental, health and safety compliance experience in any manufacturing environment.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of federal, state/provincial and local EHS regulations is required.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications a plus (CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE).

Qualifications

• Highly self-motivated with a strong results orientation based on solid analytical thinking and judgment.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.