EHS Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist Manufacturing

Cambridge MA Full-Time On-Site
Recruiting on behalf of our client by Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS)

About the Role:

Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join a leading manufacturing organization in the Cambridge area. This role plays a key part in ensuring employee safety environmental compliance and operational excellence across all plant functions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in manufacturing environments a proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for building a strong safety-first culture. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on continuous improvement compliance assurance and employee well-being.

What Youll Do:

• Lead environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives across the plant ensuring alignment with all federal state and local regulations.

• Manage key programs including lockout/tagout hazard communication contractor safety PPE and incident prevention.

• Oversee hazardous material shipping and handling (DOT IATA IMDG) ensuring strict compliance.

• Coordinate environmental monitoring and industrial hygiene programs including air and noise sampling and safety training.

• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions to minimize risks and improve safety performance.

• Prepare maintain and report accurate EHS compliance documentation and data.

• Partner with leadership to embed safety practices into daily operations and strategic planning.

• Lead audits inspections and emergency response preparedness for all plant operations.

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Safety or a related engineering field.

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years in an EHS or Safety leadership capacity.

• Demonstrated expertise in EHS compliance hazardous materials management and OSHA EPA DOT and NFPA standards.

• Proven success driving cultural change improving incident metrics and influencing teams at all levels.

• Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.

• Flexibility to work nights weekends or holidays when needed for plant support.

Why Join Through NWTS:

At Northwest Talent Solutions we specialize in connecting exceptional talent with mission-driven employers in manufacturing engineering and professional services.
Our differentiators include:
Precision Recruiting: AI-enhanced sourcing that matches candidates to opportunities where they can make an immediate impact.
Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge across manufacturing technical and EHS functions.
Candidate Advocacy: We ensure transparency responsiveness and a strong alignment between candidate goals and employer expectations.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage from day one

• 401(k) with matching and professional development programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

If youre ready to lead meaningful change in a high-performance manufacturing environment wed love to connect.

Apply today.

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