EHS Specialist

Pay

Salary Range: $57,960.00 – $86,940.00

Schedule

Full‑time, 1st Shift

About the role

The EHS Specialist is a plant‑based position responsible for executing day‑to‑day environmental, health, and safety programs at the facility level. The role ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture on the production floor. The specialist partners with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to identify hazards, prevent incidents, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections and floor walkthroughs to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and at‑risk behaviors; issue corrective actions and track to closure.
• Lead incident and near‑miss investigations using root‑cause analysis; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain plant‑level EHS documentation, including OSHA 300/301 logs, SDS library (HazCom/GHS), written programs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Manage plant‑level permit and safety programs (LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, machine guarding); ensure training and enforcement on the production floor.
• Monitor federal, state, and local regulatory changes (OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EPA, applicable state requirements) and update plant programs to maintain compliance.
• Develop and deliver plant‑level EHS training programs covering topics such as LOTO, hazard communication, emergency response, PPE, forklift safety, and ergonomics for new hires and ongoing workforce education.
• Collaborate with subject‑matter experts to ensure training content accuracy and effectiveness.
• Maintain a plant training matrix to track completion of required EHS training by role; coordinate with HR to integrate EHS requirements into new‑hire orientation.
• Evaluate training program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Support and develop designated plant‑floor trainers by providing resources, coaching, and tools.
• Manage plant environmental compliance obligations, including waste management (RCRA), stormwater (NPDES), air permits, and spill prevention; coordinate reporting and permit renewals with corporate EHS.
• Facilitate the plant safety committee and support safety communication efforts (toolbox talks, near‑miss reporting, safety recognition programs, bulletin boards).
• Manage the plant PPE program, including hazard assessments, PPE selection, employee fit and training, prescription safety eyewear, and safety footwear; maintain inventory and enforce compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment; plastics, automotive, or industrial manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, occupational health, safety science, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and applicable EPA regulations; experience with MIOSHA or other state‑specific EHS standards a plus.
• ASP, CSP, CHMM, or OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification supported.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with EHS management software or LMS platforms a plus.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including extended time on the production floor.
• Occasional travel to other Nexxta facilities for cross‑site EHS projects, audits, or training as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence safety behaviors and build accountability at all organizational levels.