A leading manufacturing company is looking to appoint an EHS Specialist to join their EHS team and help support operations at their manufacturing site in the Deerfield, NJ area. Joining an established EHS team, the EHS Specialist will be responsible for assisting with developing, implementing, and managing the EHS programs, as well as leading safety compliance, fostering a healthy safety culture, and assisting with all training at the plant level.
The Role:
- Drive a culture of safety across the plant to reduce injuries and accidents.
- Assis with developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
- Promote continuous improvement efforts in the safety function, integrate tactical and strategic safety planning.
- Support development of safety training materials and programs for all teammates
- Coordinate resources and contribute to the 14001 process.
- Ensure compliance with local and federal regulatory agencies.
- Prepare written Emergency Response Plan and execute necessary procedures.
The Candidate
- 0-3 years' safety experience within a high-risk manufacturing environment.
- Exemplifies strong management & leadership skills
- Familiarity with manufacturing safety programs, such as LOTO, confined space, & respiratory protection
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA compliance and Workers Compensation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.