Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Position Summary

The Safety Coordinator supports day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of the site’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in a manufacturing environment. This role partners with employees, supervisors, and site leadership to maintain regulatory compliance, identify and correct workplace hazards, coordinate safety training, support incident follow-up, and promote a proactive safety culture

Reporting Structure

Reports to the EHS Manager. This role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires regular time on the production floor to observe work practices, support employees and supervisors, and follow up on safety action items

Key Areas:

• Program Coordination: Coordinate inspections, training activities, emergency response readiness, corrective action follow-up, and routine EHS program administration.

• Program Support: Monitor workplace conditions, communicate safety expectations, track open action items, maintain EHS records, and support updates to procedures, work instructions, and training materials

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS policies, procedures, and site safety programs

• Support ongoing safety initiatives, including employee engagement activities, safety observations, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Conduct regular EHS inspections, audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to identify hazards, recommend controls, and follow up on mitigation actions.

• Compile, report, and analyze safety metrics; support EHS recordkeeping and administration.

• Coordinate and support safety training programs, including new hire orientation, refresher training, toolbox talks, and required topic-specific training.

• Promote compliance with safety policies and procedures while encouraging employee participation in hazard identification and risk reduction.

• Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and execution of corrective/preventive actions

• Provide coaching and support to employees, supervisors, and safety champions on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and corrective action follow-up

• Coordinate safety committee meetings and support follow-up activities related to committee action item.

• Conduct routine inspections of safety and emergency equipment, including eyewash stations, showers, fire extinguishers, AEDs, and first aid supplies.

• Support the EHS Manager with planning, execution, and monitoring of safety and environmental initiatives, key projects, and daily EHS operations.

• Support Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, chemical management, and other core EHS programs by assisting with inspections, documentation, training coordination, and follow-up actions

• Assist with maintaining program documentation, including procedures, training records, inspection records, and corrective action tracking

• Identify practical opportunities to reduce risk and help implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions

• Partner with production supervisors and department leaders to resolve safety concerns and implement practical solutions that support daily operations

Physical and schedule requirements: 

Ability to walk and stand on the production floor for extended periods, climb stairs or ladders as needed, wear required personal protective equipment, and occasionally respond to safety issues outside normal business hours. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

Required Qualifications/Professional Experiences 

Years of Experience/Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing safety experience may be considered. 

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in a safety, EHS, or manufacturing support role preferred. 

• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards and common manufacturing safety programs. 

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred, or willingness to obtain. 

• Preferred certifications include OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, First Aid/CPR/AED, HAZWOPER awareness or operations-level training where applicable, and Associate Safety Professional, Graduate Safety Practitioner, or Certified Safety Professional credentials. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and able to maintain accurate safety records, reports, and training documentation. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with employees, supervisors, contractors, and cross-functional teams. 

• Ability to prioritize work, follow up on action items, and support multiple EHS activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

This role is an equal opportunity position. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and job-related criteria, without regard to protected characteristics.