EHS Specialist

Stanley Black and Decker Inc.; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker Inc. in Sedalia, MO, is seeking an EHS Specialist to support the development and implementation of environmental, health and safety programs at the facility.

This on-site role ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate standards while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. You will lead site programs, deliver EHS training, perform inspections, manage records, coordinate audits with stakeholders, and support incident investigations to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in occupational safety, health and environmental management; heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with EHS data management platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of EHS management system standards, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site-specific EHS programs ensuring regulatory compliance and policy adherence.
• Facilitate EHS training for new hires and all staff.
• Provide EHS support in day-to-day operations.
• Conduct regular EHS inspections and identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain compliant EHS records and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and EHS collaborations.
• Support EHS committee meetings and employee engagement.
• Analyze EHS performance data to drive improvement.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/OSH or related field

Tools

EHS software

Job description

Sedalia, MO, United States

Full time

REQ-1000048525

EHS Specialist

Type: On-site

Location: Sedalia, MO

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

The EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of environmental, health, and safety programs at the facility. This on-site role ensures compliance with all applicable EHS regulatory requirements and conformance to SBD corporate standards, while actively fostering a culture of safety, maintaining a healthy work environment, and driving continuous improvement in EHS performance.

Specifically, you will:

• Contribute to the development and execution of EHS site-specific programs. Ensure implementation and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements. To include but not limited to: Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Waste Management, Stormwater, Ergonomics, Emergency Response.
• Facilitate EHS training programs for new hires and all employees to ensure understanding and adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide strong technical and practical EHS support throughout day-to-day operations.
• Perform regular EHS inspections, independently and with other stakeholders, to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and fulfill compliance obligations by staying current with regulations, while ensuring EHS records are accurately documented, organized, and retained according to company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead coordination activities for internal and external stakeholders to achieve regulatory and operational alignment through compliance audit facilitation, external EHS agency collaborations, and customer support.
• Support management-led EHS Committee meetings and foster employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
• Assist in reporting, monitoring, and analyzing EHS performance data to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
• Participate and support incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure monitoring.

The Person:

You will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field. preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant experience in occupational safety, health, and environmental management. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in a heavy industrial setting, is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with EHS data management platforms is preferred.
• Strong understanding of EHS management system standards, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

The Salary range for this position is $62,200.00 - $100,200.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail] . Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.

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For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.