SUMMARY:
Provide comprehensive EHS support to the US WorldMeds Navy Yard manufacturing facility. This includes assisting with the development, implementation, and enforcement of all EHS programs. The EH&S Specialist will collaborate with all levels of the organization to drive EHS performance and to ensure regulatory compliance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EHS Program Support
- Support the Facilities Director with development, implementation, and enforcement of EHS programs.
- Deliver and coordinate EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
- Investigate EHS incidents and assist with root cause analysis.
- Generate and maintain EHS metrics and performance data.
- Assist with EHS risk assessments and environmental program implementation.
- Perform technical review of SOPs to ensure accurate inclusion of EHS requirements.
- Complete ergonomic assessments for office, lab, and manufacturing environments.
- Perform occupational hygiene sampling and noise assessments.
- Monitor EHS CAPAs and follow up with action owners to ensure timely closure.
- Assist with contractor safety training and collection of EHS documentation.
Health & Safety Committee Support
- Schedule and coordinate Health & Safety Committee meetings.
- Prepare agendas, take minutes, distribute documentation, and track action items.
Compliance & Documentation
- Maintain EHS intranet site updates and documentation.
- Support regulatory compliance activities related to OSHA, EPA, PA DEP, and DOT/IATA.
- Assist with waste management and environmental compliance initiatives.
Culture & Safety Leadership
- Promote a positive safety culture by modeling and reinforcing safe work practices.
- Act as a visible ambassador for safety, professionalism, and site compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2+ years' experience in an EHS, facilities, or operations coordination role.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PA DEP, and DOT/IATA regulations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working in a front-facing role with employees, visitors, and contractors.
- Flexibility to support second shift and weekend operations when needed.
- Onsite presence required.
Preferred
- Experience in GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience with badge systems, access control, and visitor management platforms.
- Knowledge of biosafety and RCRA waste management.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Experience performing ergonomic assessments.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to understand and apply regulatory requirements practically.
- Strong customer service mindset.
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
- Prioritizes daily facilities and front desk operational needs.
- Determines badge access levels in accordance with security and management approvals.
- Makes recommendations on EHS compliance improvements and facilities efficiencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk.
- Frequently required to sit.
- Frequently required to talk or hear.
- Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds)
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust or focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet.