EHS, QMS & Regulatory Specialist (Carlstadt, NJ)

Godshall Recruiting; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company…

Job summary

Godshall Recruiting is seeking an EHS, QMS & Regulatory Specialist for a growing chemical manufacturer in Carlstadt, NJ. You will own environmental, health & safety programs, quality management systems, and product regulatory compliance, partnering with Operations, R&D and leadership to build robust processes and certifications from the ground up.

Responsibilities include leading ISO 9001:2015 and ChemStewards initiatives, maintaining doc control, and ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to chemistry, safety or environment.
• 2+ years of experience in EHS, Quality, Regulatory in chemical manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and EHS compliance programs.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Proven technical writing skills for SOPs and compliance docs.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP/compliance systems.
• Ability to influence multiple departments and drive projects without direct authority.
• Strong organizational skills and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and ongoing management of ISO 9001:2015 and ChemStewards certification initiatives
• Develop and maintain integrated quality and compliance systems (procedures, forms, records, document control)
• Manage facility EHS programs ensuring OSHA, EPA, state and local regs compliance
• Oversee environmental reporting, permitting, hazardous waste, chemical inventory, and transportation compliance
• Conduct safety audits, facility inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, corrective actions
• Coordinate safety training, onboarding, emergency preparedness, and contractor safety programs
• Serve as primary resource for regulatory inquiries, SDS, labeling and customer compliance requests
• Support product regulatory reviews related to TSCA, SARA, VOCs, Proposition 65, Right-to-know
• Manage supplier quality, internal audits, customer complaints, and nonconformances
• Partner with Operations, R&D, and leadership to establish quality standards and testing procedures
• Support ERP quality data management, certificates of analysis, and product release
• Act as main contact for customer audits, regulatory inspections, insurance reviews, and third-party certs

Skills

EHS experience

Quality systems

Regulatory affairs

Audits & investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Compliance management systems

Job description

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000

Are you an EHS, Quality, or Regulatory professional who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and creating structure in a manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking an EHS, QMS & Regulatory Specialist to take ownership of environmental, health & safety programs, quality management systems, and product regulatory compliance at a growing chemical manufacturing operation at their facility in Carlstadt, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on role, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and wants to play a key part in establishing and enhancing compliance, quality, and certification programs from the ground up!

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and ongoing management of ISO 9001:2015 and ChemStewards® certification initiatives
• Develop and maintain integrated quality and compliance systems, including procedures, forms, records, and document control processes
• Manage facility EHS programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations
• Oversee environmental reporting, permitting, hazardous waste management, chemical inventory programs, and transportation compliance requirements
• Conduct safety audits, facility inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action activities
• Coordinate employee safety training, onboarding programs, emergency preparedness efforts, and contractor safety initiatives
• Serve as the primary resource for regulatory inquiries, SDS management, product labeling, and customer compliance requests
• Support product regulatory reviews related to TSCA, SARA, VOCs, Proposition 65, Community Right-to-know requirements, and other chemical regulations
• Manage supplier quality processes, internal audits, customer complaints, nonconformance investigations, and corrective action programs
• Partner with Operations, R&D, and leadership teams to establish quality standards, testing procedures, specifications, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support ERP quality data management, traceability programs, certificates of analysis, and product release processes
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer audits, regulatory inspections, insurance reviews, and third-party certification assessments

Benefits Offered

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution opportunities

Type

Direct Hire

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or another related technical field
• 2+ years of experience in EHS, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, or a combination of these disciplines within chemical, polymer, coatings, adhesives, or similar manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and industrial EHS compliance programs
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to create SOPs, work instructions, and compliance documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality, ERP, or compliance management systems
• Ability to influence multiple departments and drive projects without direct authority
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Equal Opportunity Employment

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent, or protected veteran status.