Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Role Title: Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Location: Northeast Ohio

Schedule: Monday- Friday (Onsite)

Shift: 1st shift (7 am- 3 pm)

What Youll Do

This opportunity is with an established manufacturer that develops specialized products used across a variety of industries. The Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist will serve as the sites primary EHS resource working closely with leadership to support regulatory compliance manage safety programs conduct audits and investigations and promote continuous improvement across the facility.

What Were Looking For

The successful candidate will leverage data technical expertise and industry best practices to strengthen site EHS programs and foster a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and employees at all levels to promote a strong safety culture.
• Coach train and mentor operations leadership regarding EHS requirements expectations and best practices.
• Develop implement and maintain programs policies and procedures designed to reduce workplace risks and environmental impacts.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate EHS teams to share best practices and support company-wide initiatives.
• Lead site EHS audits assessments and compliance activities.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and agency interactions.
• Manage incident and injury reporting processes investigations root cause analyses and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure hazard identification risk assessment and observation programs are effectively executed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver EHS training programs.
• Track analyze and report key EHS metrics and performance indicators.
• Maintain knowledge of current environmental health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety performance and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety Occupational Health Engineering Science or a related technical field.
• 5 years of Environmental Health & Safety experience within heavy manufacturing industrial chemical or process manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of environmental and occupational safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining EHS management systems.
• Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive engagement across diverse teams.
• Experience utilizing technology analytics or AI-enabled tools to support EHS programs and performance improvement.
• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) CIH CHMM or equivalent preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive compensation package will be offered based on qualifications experience and location. Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Performance-based incentive opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee wellness resources
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.