Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Our client is currently seeking a EHS Specialist for their Manufacturing facility near Springfield MA. This is a climate controlled facility with exceptional processes & quality systems in place. The previous person was promoted which opened up this position. This facility has very low turnover! The EHS Specialist will report to an offsite EHS Manager. The Specialist will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety and environmental policies, procedures, and programs, including written plans, recordkeeping, reporting, monitoring, inspections, testing, and training activities. This is a Monday - Friday, day shift position working 42-45 hours / week.

Interested Candidates should contact Lee Douglas @ 610 617-1447 or send a current resume to LDouglas@judge.com

This job will have the following responsibilities :

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations by monitoring regulatory changes, interpreting requirements, and updating policies and processes accordingly.
• Facilitate EHS training for employees at all levels, ensuring understanding and adherence to relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct and document regular EHS audits and inspections to verify compliance with permits, regulatory standards, and internal requirements.
• Coordinate and manage visits from regulatory agencies and prepare required annual reports for air, water, waste, Tier II, Form R, and other applicable programs.
• Lead and advise the site safety committee, conducting inspections and identifying corrective and preventative actions to mitigate existing or potential hazards.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases and oversee accident prevention, cost reduction, behavioral safety audits, and risk assessment programs.
• Develop and oversee proper procedures for handling, labeling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials in compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating existing EHS programs, identifying opportunities for enhancement, and collaborating with site leadership on long-term strategic plans.
• Analyze safety trends, equipment design, manufacturing processes, and chemical exposures to develop strategies that eliminate or reduce potential hazards.

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