Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Opportunity: Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Location: Lapeer, MI

Grade: 10

Division: Manufacturing

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you passionate about creating a safe and compliant work environment? We’re looking for an EHS Specialist to join our team and help lead the charge toward a Zero Injury Culture. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on workplace safety and environmental health within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why This Role?

As an EHS Specialist, you will be an integral part of ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, while fostering a culture of safety across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role in safety programs and make tangible improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Safety: Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs that promote a Zero Injury Culture.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
• Risk Management: Conduct site inspections to identify and mitigate physical hazards and safety risks.
• Incident Investigation: Lead accident investigations and collaborate with external agencies to provide insights for corrective actions.
• Emergency Response: Assist with directing the Emergency Response Team, providing tactical oversight during emergencies and drills.
• Program Oversight: Oversee specific safety programs such as lockout/tagout, mobile equipment, and medical surveillance.
• Training & Awareness: Provide clear and effective training on safety policies, hazards, and emergency procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Support environmental initiatives, audits, and the implementation of ISO standards like 14001 and future 45001.
  
  

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: Ideally 2-5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to lead safety training and provide recommendations.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory compliance, ergonomics, and safety engineering principles.
• Proactive Attitude: Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate as part of a team.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to a variety of EHS projects and initiatives
• Opportunities for career growth and development in a dynamic industry
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Support contractor safety programs.
• Serve as a key member of the Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee.
• Participate in the Environmental Management System and audits.
• Take on additional duties as assigned to further enhance the safety culture.
  
  

Environmental Exposures

• Exposure to noise from heavy machinery (plant environment).
• Potential exposure to managed wastes and outdoor conditions.
  
  

If you’re ready to make an impact and help drive safety excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to become part of a team that values innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.