EHS Specialist

OSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group is seeking an EHS professional to lead safety culture initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance within a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on coaching employees, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions to improve overall EHS performance.

Key duties include administering EHS trainings, participating in facility safety committees, and reporting EHS metrics to leadership. A BA/BS and 3–5 years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in EHS roles or related field.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations and industry best practices.
• GSP or ASP certification is preferred; ISO 14001/45001 familiarity is a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote a best-in-class EHS culture across the facility.
• Coach employees at all levels to improve safety performance.
• Review and update safety policies to comply with regulations and standards.
• Conduct audits/inspections, track corrective actions to closure.
• Administer EHS training and participate in safety committees.
• Support inspections and manage EHS metrics reporting.

Skills

EHS Regulations

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS

Job description

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

Position Summary

• Job is an individual contributor.
• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Key member of the Facility EHS Team responsible for helping develop a strong EHS culture.
• Focuses on coaching all levels of employees to achieve a best-in-class EHS performance.
• Reviews and updates safety policies and procedures on a routine and as needed basis to assure compliance with applicable required federal, state, and local regulations and corporate standards.
• Participates and/or executes EHS related audits and inspections on a routine basis to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Tracks corrective actions identified through audits and inspections to closure.
• Promotes safety awareness and culture throughout the facility on all shifts using established, recognized, and innovative risk reduction techniques.
• Follows up and helps manage workers compensation, liability or property claim investigations as related to root cause practices or behaviors and assist with identifying corrective actions.
• Participates on facility safety committees.
• Administers EHS related training classes.
• Assist in representing company during federal, state, and local safety inspections for OSI facilities, as needed.
• Tracks EHS metrics and manages related data.
• Ability to communicate EHS metrics and goals to facility leadership and hourly employees.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of how to understand and apply EHS regulations, industry best practices and other related guidelines preferred.
• GSP, ASP or other certifications, preferred.
• Experience with Management Systems, such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both individually and in a group setting.
• Must have interpersonal skills to influence others.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

The salary range for this role is $72,512–$108,768, with a midpoint of $90,640. Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on skills, experience, and internal equity. In rare cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer above the midpoint; however, offers at the maximum of the range are not customary. The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match, and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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