Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

We are searching for an experienced EHS Specialist for our client in Greensboro, NC!

Direct Hire!

1st shift

$45k+ DOE

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant safety/environmental or STEM-based discipline (preferred: OHS, IH, or Environmental Science) required
• 2-5 years of relevant EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial settings required
• SAP experience
• Auditing experience
• ISO experience
• MS Office experience (excel, word, etc.)

Preferred:

• CSP, CIH, CMM, MESH certification (preferred, or willingness to acquire)
• ISO 45001 and 14001 Lead Auditor (preferred, or willingness to acquire)

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Support EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) communications across all plant locations.
• Serve as the site emergency coordinator and primary contact for all EHS-related concerns, including after-hours response.
• Develop and deliver EHS compliance training for employees and leadership teams.
• Monitor Lockout-Tagout and PPE programs to ensure compliance and vendor performance.
• Lead the site safety team, including behavior-based safety programs and regular safety meetings with operations.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and partner with departments to proactively reduce workplace risks.
• Maintain accurate documentation for inspections, incidents, permits, and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Track, analyze, and report on agreed EHS metrics
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Implement and manage company EHS programs (e.g., Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Action Plans, Hazard Communication).
• Report safety and environmental concerns observed on the floor to leadership.
• Investigate incidents and unsafe conditions; develop and implement corrective actions.
• Recommend updates to EHS policies and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Maintain and update EHS-related ISO documentation.
• Collaborate with HR and the QEHS Director on workers’ compensation claims.
• Promote a strong safety culture by mentoring employees and reinforcing safety best practices.
• Lead emergency preparedness efforts, including response planning, drills, and first aid readiness.