EHS & Process Safety Lead – Manufacturing

Balchem Corporation; Slate Hill (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation in Slate Hill, NY is seeking an EHS Specialist who will report directly to the Plant Manager and align with the Regional EHS Manager to drive safety, regulatory compliance, and program management at the Slate Hill site.

You will perform hazard analyses, conduct inspections, develop training content, and manage incident investigations while driving continuous improvement to achieve zero incidents at the site.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand the manufacturing process including regulatory and quality requirements to ensure compliant procedures and training content.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and various software applications.
• Problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• 3+ years of production and/or EHS experience at a specialty chemical or food plant.
• Experience and/or certification to conduct employee safety training as required by OSHA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform Job Hazard Analysis for all plant tasks (Operations, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving).
• Perform PPE hazard assessments by identifying workplace risks and required PPE.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits; track and resolve action items.
• Develop EHS related employee training content.
• Ensure compliance programs and procedures meet EHS regulatory requirements.
• Administer and facilitate safety programs including audits, safety committee meetings/events, and employee safety observations.
• Administer industrial hygiene monitoring of employees.
• Develop site procedures and visual work instructions to improve processes and safety.
• Maintain all EHS records/documentation.
• Support incident management at the site with guidance from regional EHS manager and plant manager.
• Collect data and report on safety incidents and investigations.
• Drive EHS culture continuous improvement through site projects and corporate initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

OSHA training certification (desirable)

Job description

Balchem Corporation in Slate Hill, NY is seeking an EHS Specialist who will report directly to the Plant Manager and align with the Regional EHS Manager to drive safety, regulatory compliance, and program management at the Slate Hill site.

You will perform hazard analyses, conduct inspections, develop training content, and manage incident investigations while driving continuous improvement to achieve zero incidents at the site.