EHS Specialist

About the Role

This full-time EHS Specialist position supports the overall delivery of Environmental, Health, and Safety at the Liberty Diversified International manufacturing location in Poway, CA. The role is accountable for executing EHS initiatives, partnering with plant leadership and the broader LDI EHS team to deploy programs, administer incident/injury management, coordinate emergency response, track site-level KPIs, and ensure compliance while minimizing risk. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintains EHS programs to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Performs EHS training for new hires and recurrent training as required.
• Maintains a production floor presence and supports people leaders’ safety performance.
• Coordinates the STOP Behavioral Safety Program by ensuring wide participation.
• Ensures incidents and injuries are investigated according to expectations.
• Collaborates with the Shared Services EHS Director and EHS peers across business units for best practices on policies and training.
• Utilizes the Velocity EHS management system to organize and complete EHS action items.
• Conducts emergency response team drills for incidents such as injured employee, severe weather, lockdown, and fire drills.
• Coordinates the implementation of sustainability projects and programs within the designated location(s).
• Communicates with the EHS team to utilize and coordinate all EHS electronic platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of EHS program management experience or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English, including strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.
• Strong organizational skills, particularly in managing multiple tasks and prioritization.
• Attention to detail and capability to analyze data and draw conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in building relationships, training, and coaching.
• Has or is working toward a professional EHS certification.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to actively participate in team development.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness and mental health resources.
• Financial advising services.

Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

Pay

The starting base salary range for this position is $76,722 – $95,902 per year. The posted compensation is the anticipated pay range at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on factors including education, certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

Physical Requirements

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks.
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions.
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; ability to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing and speaking abilities.
• Frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

About the Company

Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company headquartered in New Hope, Minnesota, employing over 1,900 individuals across manufacturing, production, and core business operations in multiple U.S. states and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, LDI operates in paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics, and building products. Founded in 1918, LDI’s values—Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence—guide its day-to-day activities. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics, and Safco.