Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Green Humanity Recruitment seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in Meridian, MS. The role involves developing safety programs, conducting audits, and providing training to ensure a compliant workplace. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, 5-7 years of experience in employee health and safety, and OSHA certification. The position requires local travel up to 50% and entails working in a manufacturing environment.
Purpose:

To ensure the organization maintains a safe, compliant, and health-conscious workplace by implementing, monitoring, and improving safety programs, conducting training, performing audits, and fostering a proactive safety culture aligned with company values and legal requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

· Develop and implement safety programs and procedures in compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.

· Conduct and document safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

· Provide comprehensive safety training for employees, including onboarding and ongoing development.

· Collaborate with the EHS Manager and HR to enhance safety onboarding processes.

· Monitor and enforce adherence to safety regulations and preventative measures.

· Evaluate health and safety practices to identify areas for improvement and align with legal guidelines.

· Lead incident prevention initiatives and provide recommendations for mitigating risks.

· Recruit, train, and oversee safety committee team members.

· Prepare and present detailed reports on incidents, safety violations, and recommendations.

· Ensure workplace safety inspections are conducted regularly and corrective actions are taken.

· Protect employee health information confidentiality while maintaining compliance with standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

· Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field is preferred.

· 5-7 years of experience in employee health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

· OSHA 30-hour certification (minimum) is required.

· CPR/AED/First Aid certification is preferred.

· Proven experience in risk assessment and implementing safety programs.

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to train and engage employees at all organizational levels.

· Familiarity with administrative policies and safety-related legal guidelines.

Special Features:

· Ability to travel up to 50%, primarily locally between plant locations.

· Valid Driver’s License required.

· Able to walk, stand, sit long periods of time.

· Able to work in manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust and extreme weather conditions.

· Able to pass pre-employment assessments and criminal background check.

Measures of Success:

· Reduction in workplace incidents and near-misses.

· Positive feedback from safety audits and external inspections.

· Increased employee engagement in safety programs and committee activities.

· Successful implementation and compliance with updated safety programs and regulations.

· Achievement of organizational safety and compliance KPIs.

Our Values Align If You …
• Make safety a top priority, actively contributing to creating a safe work environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Prioritize sustainability in your work, striving to contribute to green energy solutions and meet sustainability requirements.
• Demonstrate a client-centric approach by focusing on understanding and meeting the diverse needs of our valued internal and external customers.
• Embrace collaborative teamwork, leveraging the expertise of our global team to deliver innovative solutions.
• Uphold high standards of excellence, continuously striving for improvement and delivering exceptional results.
• Take ownership and accountability for your actions and responsibilities, ensuring the integrity and reliability of our operations.