Position: Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Location: Carrollton, GA (On-Site)
Experience Level: Senior
Reports To: EHS Manager
Travel Required: No
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Compensation: $75,100 - $125,100 (Signing bonus negotiable)
Relocation Package: Full support available
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at a manufacturing facility. This role will oversee EHS programs, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting and strong project management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze data to identify proactive improvement opportunities and implement corrective action plans.
Provide leadership and guidance in implementing and sustaining EHS compliance programs and management processes (ISO, OHSAS, VPP).
Develop and deploy processes to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards to comply with regulatory requirements.
Lead EHS investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development for near-miss incidents, workplace injuries, illnesses, and environmental events.
Oversee regulatory recordkeeping, reporting, and case management activities.
Provide training and track compliance for all team members regarding health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations.
Monitor and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to EHS for the facility.
Ensure compliance with mandatory air, water, and waste regulations, including inspections and reporting.
Act as the Emergency Response Coordinator, coordinating with emergency services and contractors as needed. This includes on-call availability 24/7.
Align facility EHS policies and procedures with corporate standards and industry best practices.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on EHS program management.
Strong working knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, NEC, etc.).
Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Professional certification in safety or environmental management is preferred.
Ability to work non-traditional hours or shifts as required.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Why Join Us?
Lead EHS initiatives in a well-established manufacturing environment.
Competitive compensation package with relocation support.
Opportunity to implement impactful safety and compliance programs.
Collaborative work culture with a strong focus on employee well-being.