EHS Specialist

Synergy Flavors; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support Chicago, IL and regional activities. You will oversee compliance programs, incident investigations, and training, reporting to the EHS Manager in IL.

The role requires a degree or substantial EHS experience, strong communication, and ability to travel 2–5 days/month across sites in IL. Onsite work arrangement in Chicago with regional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 5+ years of EHS experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing setting (food ingredient manufacturing preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships to collaborate 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 support off-shift employees.
• Capable of travel to sites in Chicago and Wauconda, IL (2–5 days/month).

Responsibilities

• Local: Provide on-site environmental, health and safety support for the Chicago, IL site and regional activities.
• Regional: Execute internal audits and administer EHS core applications; draft environmental reports for all US locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Shift flexibility

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

5+ years EHS experience

Tools

ENHESA Compliance Suite

Intelex

Alchemy LMS

D365

ProductVision

IntelligentAuthoring

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Company Overview
Synergy 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.

Company Overview
Synergy 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 Success
The 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.
Department: Operations
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Reporting To: EHS Manager
Our Commitment to our People
We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams.
We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.
Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.