EHS Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an EHS Specialist to join our plant team, based in Denver - Denver, CO. The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies related to workplace safety, environmental protection, and employee health. This role supports continuous improvement in safety culture, risk reduction, and sustainability initiatives by conducting audits, training employees, analyzing incident trends, and recommending corrective actions. The EHS Specialist partners 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage environmental, health, safety, security, and sustainability activities to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and KIK Corporate EHS policies, to prevent injuries to employees and negative impact to the environment
• Partner with Site Leadership to ensure proper EHS protocols, plans and initiatives are in place and consistently followed
• Ensure all applicable laws and regulations are tracked and that necessary action is taken to ensure compliance
• Ensure maintenance of EHS management information systems and documentation
• Successfully lead, manage, and execute EHS initiatives including policies, procedures, programs, and agency regulations and compliance systems with the overall drive of continuous improvement
• Identify and analyze organizational risks and can develop and implement programs to mitigate these risks and achieve desired results
• Development and execution of tactical and strategic plans to improve EHS performance.
• 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

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree 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)
• Ability to act as a positive EHS role model, influencing and motivating others
• Self-motivated with a strong results orientation based on solid analytical thinking and judgment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options including employer match
• Education Assistance to encourage continued personal development and growth

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products. Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics. Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.