EHS Specialist

Kelly Services; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay plans (up to eight paid)

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Engineering in Solon, OH is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives on site, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a strong safety culture aligned with corporate objectives.

You will collaborate with plant leadership to implement EHS programs, manage permits and inspections, and drive continuous improvement focused on preventing serious injuries and fatalities across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (OHS, Env Science or Engineering).
• 5–8 years in EHS management or related roles.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations.
• Ability to develop and manage EHS programs.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site EHS strategies and action plans.
• Develop and maintain EHS policies and programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA).
• Foster a proactive safety culture with leadership.
• Oversee permits, inspections, and actions.
• Implement corporate EHS standards across the site.
• Define EHS roles and accountability.
• Manage EHS systems including Gensuite and SDS.
• Support capital projects for risk reduction.
• Lead MOC processes to control risks.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments and monitoring.
• Monitor EHS metrics and drive corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Provide EHS training to staff and management.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

SIF prevention

Leadership & collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Gensuite

SDS management

Learning management systems

Job description

EHS Specialist

• Location is onsite in Solon OH
• Direct hire through Kelly Engineering - Hourly with Benefits
• Must be able to work without the need for sponsorship
• Hourly pay rate range: 45-55hr

Job Summary

The EHS Specialist is responsible for leading and executing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) strategies, programs, and initiatives at the facility to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a strong safety culture. This position partners with site leadership to develop and sustain effective EHS management systems, mitigate workplace risks, and drive continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on preventing serious injuries and fatalities. The Safety Manager provides leadership and oversight to ensure alignment with corporate EHS objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Lead the development and execution of site-level EHS strategies and action plans aligned with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities.

2. Develop, implement, and maintain effective EHS management systems, policies, procedures, and programs, with a strong emphasis on serious injury and fatality (SIF) prevention.

3. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.

4. Partner with plant leadership and operations teams to foster a proactive, values-based safety culture that promotes employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

5. Oversee critical safety programs and environmental compliance activities, including regulatory permits, inspections, reporting, and corrective actions.

6. Implement and sustain corporate EHS standards, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with company expectations.

7. Establish clear EHS roles, responsibilities, and accountability across the facility, working collaboratively with department leaders to strengthen safety performance.

8. Manage and maintain EHS systems and platforms, including Gensuite, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management, and learning management systems.

9. Identify, evaluate, and support EHS-related capital improvement projects focused on risk reduction, regulatory compliance, process safety, and serious injury and fatality prevention.

10. Lead and oversee the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure potential EHS risks are identified, evaluated, and controlled before operational changes are implemented.

11. Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments, exposure monitoring, and sampling activities to identify and mitigate workplace health hazards.

12. Monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze trends, and develop corrective and preventive action plans to improve overall safety performance.

13. Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action initiatives to prevent recurrence and strengthen organizational learning.

14. Provide EHS guidance, coaching, and training to employees, supervisors, and management to reinforce safe work practices and regulatory compliance.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in environmental, health, and safety management or related functions.

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge and practical application of OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage EHS programs and management systems.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence employees and leadership at all organizational levels.

• Self-motivated, results-oriented professional capable of independently managing projects and driving initiatives with minimal supervision.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and effectively manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data analysis, and EHS management software.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation or other recognized EHS certification.

• Advanced education or specialized training in occupational safety, environmental management, or a related discipline.

• Experience implementing and maintaining EHS management systems, including Gensuite or similar platforms.

• Demonstrated experience in serious injury and fatality prevention, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience supporting EHS capital projects, industrial hygiene programs, and Management of Change processes.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kee y offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Why Kelly Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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