EHS Specialist

Synergy Flavors, Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist to support Environmental, Health & Safety compliance at Chicago, IL locations and regional activities. The role reports to the EHS Manager in Wauconda, IL and involves collaboration with stakeholders across the organization.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (or 5+ years in EHS) and 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with travel to sites 2–5 days per month. Strong communication and regulatory knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 5+ years of EHS experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience (food ingredient manufacturing preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental, health & safety regulations at local, state and federal levels.
• Ability to travel 2-5 days/month to sites in IL.

Responsibilities

• Local: Provide on-site environmental, health and safety support for the Chicago, IL.
• Interpret federal, state and local requirements and assure compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Develop localized policies and programs for site-specific safety requirements.
• Thoroughly investigate incidents and work with stakeholders to determine root causes.
• Complete routine inspections, reports and training while maintaining required records.
• Conduct hazard assessments, job safety analyses and accident investigations.
• Coordinate environmental and safety-related corrective and preventive actions.
• Assemble and lead an employee safety committee.
• Coordinate employee exposure monitoring and medical surveillance testing.
• Cultivate relationships to ensure adoption of EHS initiatives.
• Communicate and collaborate at all levels to foster a culture of safety.
• Regional: Execute internal audits and report findings for all Synergy US locations.
• Administer EHS core applications.
• Draft and submit environmental reports for all Synergy US locations.
• Perform other regional support duties as assigned by the EHS Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Safety & EHS

Incident investigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ENHESA Compliance Suite

Intelex Management Platform

Alchemy Learning Management System

D365

ProductVision

IntelligentAuthoring

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

## EHS SpecialistApply: US - West 37th Street, Chicago: US - Morgan Street, Chicago: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR101594# Company OverviewSynergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.# Your Role in Synergy's SuccessThe EHS Specialist will support all aspects of Environmental, Health & Safety compliance at the Chicago, IL locations, and support regional activities, including environmental reporting, internal audit programs, management system platforms and training applications. The EHS Specialist will report to the EHS Manager, based in Wauconda, IL and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organization.# How You Will Contribute**Roles and Responsibilities:*** Local:Provide on-site environmental, health and safety support for the Chicago, IL.Interpret federal, state and local requirements and assure compliance with regulatory obligations.Develop localized policies and programs for site-specific safety requirements.Thoroughly investigate incidents and work with stakeholders to determine and address root causes.Complete routine inspections, reports and training while maintaining required records.Conduct hazard assessments, job safety analyses and accident investigations.Coordinate environmental and safety-related corrective and preventive actions.Assemble and lead an employee safety committee.Coordinate employee exposure monitoring and medical surveillance testing.Cultivate strong relationships with employees, management and external stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of environmental, health & safety initiatives.Communicate and collaborate at all levels of the organization to foster a culture of safety.* Regional:Execute internal audits and report findings for all Synergy US locations.Administer EHS core applications.Draft and submit required environmental reports for all Synergy US locations.Perform other regional support duties as assigned by the EHS Manager.**Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or 5+ years of experience in environmental, health & safety management or a related field.* 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing-related setting (food ingredient manufacturing preferred).* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships to collaborate effectively across departments and locations.* Knowledge of environmental, health & safety regulations at local, state and federal levels.* Flexibility to periodically work 2nd and 3rd shift to provide training and support to off-shift employees.* Capable of routine travel to sites in Wauconda, IL and Chicago, IL (expected travel 2-5 days/month).* Detail-oriented with ability to analyze and assess situations to spot potential hazards and coordinate mitigation.**Core Applications:*** ENHESA Compliance Suite & Intelex Management Platform* Alchemy Learning Management System* D365, ProductVision & IntelligentAuthoring* Microsoft Office, Adobe### Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 87,500.00### ### ### The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.### ### For more information on our benefits click here.### ### Department: Operations### Location: Chicago, Illinois### Work Arrangement: Onsite### Reporting To: EHS Manager