Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Location: Ontario, CA (100% onsite) | Employment Type: Direct Hire | Industry: Manufacturing

Position Overview

The EHS Specialist will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across a fast‑paced manufacturing operation. Reporting directly to the site’s General Manager, the role spends significant time on the manufacturing floor partnering with production, maintenance, and leadership teams. The position also supports export and trade compliance activities, including responsibilities related to ITAR and EAR regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site‑wide EHS and occupational safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and workplace safety audits.
• Lead incident investigations and root‑cause analyses.
• Identify workplace hazards and drive corrective actions through completion.
• Support programs related to LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, hazard communication, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene.
• Lead the site’s Safety Committee and promote employee engagement around safety.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training.
• Partner closely with production supervisors, maintenance teams, and plant leadership.
• Support environmental compliance, regulatory reporting, and audits.
• Coordinate third‑party safety and industrial hygiene consultants.
• Assist with emergency response and business continuity initiatives.
• Serve as a site resource for export/trade compliance, including ITAR and EAR requirements.
• Support export documentation, authorizations, internal compliance reviews, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical discipline.
• 1–3+ years of EHS, safety, or industrial hygiene experience.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment (required).
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Experience with LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, and hazard communication.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively influence employees and leadership.
• Comfortable working regularly on an active manufacturing floor.
• Highly Preferred: Aerospace, defense, machining, metals, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience; knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and U.S. export/import regulations; industrial hygiene or ergonomics experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $70,304 – $78,500 (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Eligibility for a quarterly cash bonus program (approximately 10% of base).
• 160 hours of PTO annually.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional Requirements

• Regular presence within an active manufacturing environment and use of appropriate PPE, including metatarsal steel‑toed footwear and eye/hearing protection.
• Potential access to information or manufacturing processes subject to U.S. export‑control regulations (ITAR, EAR); candidates must meet applicable export‑control authorization requirements.