EHS Specialist

CPS, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

The EHS Specialist position at CPS, Inc. is based in a Chicago manufacturing facility and leads the development and delivery of health, safety, and environmental programs. You will work across all levels to drive continuous improvement and champion a proactive safety culture.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in EHS leadership within manufacturing, plus strong regulatory knowledge and experience implementing VPP principles. Occasional travel (~10%) is expected to support other company facilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of EHS leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with VPP principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing health and safety policies compliant with regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities and equipment.
• Provide guidance on health and safety matters to employees and management.
• Participate in incident investigations and drive root-cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver safety training for employees.
• Advance behavior-based safety programs with employee engagement.
• Stay informed on industry safety practices and technologies.
• Apply VPP concepts to enhance the safety program.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Health Sciences

Tools

Alchemy

VelocityEHS

SDS Online

Job description

Our well-established client is looking for an EHS Specialist in their manufacturing facility. This leadership role will collaborate with all levels of the facility to drive the EHS programs, continuous improvement initiatives and champion a proactive safety culture.

The ideal candidate would have 3 plus years of EHS leadership in a manufacturing environment.

The position will also provide EHS support to other company facilities as business needs arise, with occasional travel approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and programs specific to operations, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Foster a culture of proactive safety by promoting continuous improvement, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing proactive measures to prevent incidents.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and work areas to identify potential hazards related to manufacturing processes, machinery, and materials.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and management on health and safety-related matters, addressing specific hazards and risks.
• Participate in incident investigations and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and delivery of health and safety training programs for employees, focusing on hazards and safe practices.
• Drive the behavior-based safety program, promoting a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating safety risks through employee engagement and observation.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and advancements in safety technologies to enhance the proactive safety efforts.
• Maintain knowledge of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and utilize relevant principles and strategies to enhance the safety program.

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Personal Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience working in the Environmental, Health and Safety field with a degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Health Sciences, or related discipline preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with employees and management.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingual in Spanish, enabling effective communication with Spanish speaking employees and stakeholders preferred.
• Familiarity with EHS software programs such as Alchemy, VelocityEHS, SDS Online, etc.
• Familiarity with behavior-based safety programs, such as SafeStart, and experience in driving such programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and experience in implementing VPP principles is an asset.

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