EHS Specialist — Build Safe, Sustainable Manufacturing

Baxter International Inc.; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off / paid holidays

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an EHS&S Specialist to lead environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs at a large-scale medical manufacturing site.

You’ll partner with operations, engineering, and facilities to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and foster a strong safety culture. The role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and driving meaningful EHS improvements across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, RCRA, and EHS regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety compliance activities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience with industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, and chemical safety programs.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Professional EHS certifications (ASP, CSP, CHMM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental, health, and safety programs across the facility.
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, PPE evaluations, and safety inspections.
• Identify hazards through Gemba walks and audits and drive corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and employee safety training.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to implement safety improvements.
• Support hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities.
• Assist with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance, audits, and documentation.
• Support industrial hygiene programs, including chemical safety, hearing conservation, and environmental monitoring.
• Track regulatory requirements and help ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.

Skills

EHS programs

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering or related

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an EHS&S Specialist to lead environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs at a large-scale medical manufacturing site.

You’ll partner with operations, engineering, and facilities to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and foster a strong safety culture. The role focuses on maintaining regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and driving meaningful EHS improvements across the site.