EHS Environmental Specialist — Drive Compliance & Impact

ZF; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal Time

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Diversity Culture

Community Outreach

Job summary

ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC is seeking an Environmental Specialist- EHS to lead the plant's environmental program, ensuring compliance with EGLE, ISO 14001, and other regulations while tracking metrics and managing records.

The role involves audits, cross‑functional collaboration, and liaison with authorities. A BS in Environmental Science or related field is preferred, with hands-on ISO 14001 experience and relevant certifications encouraged.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree and 3+ years of experience, experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Strong MS Office skills, communication skills, both oral and written
• Must be able to perform work on multiple projects concurrently
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now, and in the future, without company sponsorship
• Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Chemical, Natural, or Environmental science or equivalent experience. (preferred)
• HAZWOPER Incident Commander 40-hour training (preferred)
• RCRA Training (preferred)
• DOT Manifests (preferred)
• Hands on experience implementing ISO 14001 processes and requirements through to certification (preferred)
• Automotive manufacturing plant experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain environmental policies, procedures, and compliance practices in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, including EGLE, SARA, MAERS, air permits, and ISO 14001.
• Administer environmental compliance reporting for air, water, solid waste, hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, permits, inventories, surveys, and related documentation.
• Conduct and support facility inspections and audits to identify environmental concerns, correct non-compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the liaison with federal, state, local, and LEPC environmental authorities, and communicate regulatory requirements and corrective actions to management.
• Maintain required environmental plans and systems, including SPCC, SWPPP, chemical management, recycling, waste processing, and environmental management system records.
• Prepare, review, approve, and submit routine environmental reports, permit applications, records, monitoring data, and documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste records, manifests, disposal documentation, requisitions, audits, costs, accountability, and off‑site disposal requirements.
• Support safety‑related activities, audits, training, LOTO assistance, TS 16949 requirements, ISO 14001 certification processes, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Associate Degree

BS in Environmental/Chemical/Natural Science

HAZWOPER 40-hour (preferred)

RCRA Training (preferred)

DOT Manifests (preferred)

ISO 14001 implementation experience (preferred)

Job description

ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC is seeking an Environmental Specialist- EHS to lead the plant's environmental program, ensuring compliance with EGLE, ISO 14001, and other regulations while tracking metrics and managing records.

The role involves audits, cross‑functional collaboration, and liaison with authorities. A BS in Environmental Science or related field is preferred, with hands-on ISO 14001 experience and relevant certifications encouraged.