EHS&S Specialist

At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview:

As the EHS&S Specialist you will lead all aspects of environmental health safety and security programs for the Riverside California facility which supports machining and assembly operations across two shifts. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies while helping create and maintain a safe secure and environmentally responsible this role you will partner with site leadership employees and corporate stakeholders to implement enterprise initiatives drive continuous improvement and support operational objectives. You will serve as a key resource on compliance risk management incident prevention emergency preparedness and site security. This opportunity offers meaningful ownership of site-wide EHS&S programs and the ability to influence operational performance compliance and employee safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and administration of environmental health safety and security programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal state local and company requirements.
• Conduct routine safety environmental and security inspections and audits; identify gaps; implement corrective actions; and verify resolution through follow-up activities.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations determine root causes and ensure timely execution of corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze EHS&S metrics reports and facility data to identify trends measure performance and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Plan coordinate deliver and evaluate EHS&S training programs including topics such as hazard communication lockout/tagout hazardous waste management and storm water management.
• Serve as the site resource for EHS&S compliance personnel and asset safety emergency action planning and security-related matters.
• Manage regulatory agency inspections and maintain readiness for regulatory reviews and audits.
• Provide technical guidance and support to plant personnel on environmental health safety ergonomic and security matters.
• Collaborate with corporate and cross-functional teams to support enterprise EHS&S initiatives promote consistency across locations and share best practices.
• Review capital projects and contractor activities to ensure compliance with applicable environmental and safety requirements.
• Provide regular EHS&S performance updates metrics and initiative status reports to site leadership.
• Support pollution prevention resource efficiency and continuous improvement efforts across facility operations.

Desired Competencies:

• Communication: You clearly convey information ideas and expectations to diverse audiences adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Accountability: You take ownership of your responsibilities follow through on commitments and hold yourself to high standards for quality and results.
• Problem Solving: You identify issues assess root causes and implement practical solutions that balance speed quality and risk.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Sciences Engineering or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in an industrial environmental health and safety function within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of federal state and local environmental health safety and security regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience applying machine guarding requirements within manufacturing or automated equipment environments.
• Experience applying lockout/tagout regulations across a variety of equipment and operational processes.
• Ability to read interpret and apply environmental and safety regulations standards and procedures.
• Experience developing and delivering employee training programs.
• Strong communication recordkeeping organizational and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and drive EHS&S objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Excel PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to work independently and apply resourceful problem-solving techniques.
• Experience supporting machining and assembly operations is preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred to effectively communicate and deliver training to a diverse workforce.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for California is $71000 to $94000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().