Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (EHS)

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

About the role

The role is based on Cedar Rapids, IA (On-site role).

Responsibilities

• Support and promote a strong, site-wide safety culture focused on employee wellbeing and safe work practices
• Lead and support incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventive actions
• Conduct industrial hygiene (IH) monitoring and sampling to support occupational health programs
• Partner with operations to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations
• Participate in EHS design reviews, including ergonomics, ventilation, PPE, and emergency preparedness
• Deliver EHS training, including new hire orientation and annual compliance refreshers
• Support internal and external audits to ensure adherence to IFF and regulatory standards
• Track, analyze, and report EHS metrics, ensuring timely and accurate monthly reporting
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety programs and employee engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Safety, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in EHS, Industrial Hygiene, or a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance requirements (OSHA, environmental standards, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence across functions
• Experience with industrial hygiene principles, monitoring, and exposure assessments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and documentation management

Qualifications

• Experience in food, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with emergency response programs and safety committees
• Experience participating in audits and regulatory inspections

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with industrial hygiene principles

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including career growth and development opportunities within IFF, a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and exposure to innovative manufacturing and EHS best practices.

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

On-site role