EHS Specialist: Build Safer, Compliant Operations

The Will-Burt Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Will-Burt Company seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to implement and manage EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

The role serves as a technical resource for safety and environmental matters and partners with operations to promote a safe and healthy work environment. Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, training, and regulatory support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment may be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Lead accident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Manage EHS programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, confined space, and hazardous waste.
• Prepare inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Analyze EHS performance data and identify trends.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Serve as EHS software system administrator for assigned modules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor / Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Will-Burt Company seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to implement and manage EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

The role serves as a technical resource for safety and environmental matters and partners with operations to promote a safe and healthy work environment. Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, training, and regulatory support.