Summary
The Senior EHS Specialist leads and advances the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across all facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance, strengthening a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.
This position owns and enhances the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), leads incident investigations, partners cross-functionally with Operations, Facilities, and Leadership, and serves as a subject matter expert on EHS programs. The Senior EHS Specialist plays a critical role in developing strategy, influencing behavior, and implementing scalable processes that reduce risk and support business growth.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve the company’s Safety Management System (SMS), including program development, documentation, and implementation
- Conduct comprehensive safety audits, risk assessments, and facility inspections; identify trends and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Lead investigations into workplace incidents, near misses, and injuries; perform root cause analysis and drive closure of corrective actions
- Own OSHA recordkeeping (300, 300A, 301) and ensure accuracy and compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including hazardous waste management and reporting
- Oversee hazardous materials programs, including proper labeling, storage, handling, and disposal
- Design, develop, and deliver EHS training programs, including new hire orientation, regulatory training, and leadership-level safety initiatives
- Lead emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills, risk planning, and business continuity coordination
- Partner with Facilities and Operations to proactively address safety risks related to equipment, infrastructure, and processes
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external EHS audits, inspections, and regulatory agencies
- Analyze safety metrics and KPIs; present insights and recommendations to leadership to drive performance improvements
- Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and maintain the chemical inventory system
- Oversee environmental permits and ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Drive employee engagement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and accountability across the organization
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior EHS staff or site coordinators as applicable