EHS Specialist - Manufacturing

Batory Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Profit-Sharing program

Tuition reimbursement

Be Positively Excellent well-being

Term Life Insurance Plan

Standard Disability Plan

Job summary

Batory Foods seeks an EHS Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety efforts at our Chicago facility. You will partner with site leadership to strengthen safety culture, control hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement.

The role offers occasional travel (~10%) and opportunities to support other facilities as needs arise while advancing a proactive safety program and training initiatives across operations.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in EHS; degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety or Health Sciences or related discipline preferred.
• Familiarity with EHS software such as Alchemy, VelocityEHS, SDS Online.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies aligned with regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Conduct facility inspections and audits to identify hazards.
• Provide guidance to employees and management on safety matters.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training programs.
• Drive behavior-based safety initiatives and employee engagement.
• Stay informed on industry best practices and VPP principles.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Health Sciences

Tools

Alchemy

VelocityEHS

SDS Online

Job description

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.

At Batory Foods, we encourage our team to Bring YOU, Every Day because true success starts with the ability to be yourself and letting your unique talents shine. Since 1979, the heart of our success has been our people. The Friedman family established a legacy of generosity, warmth, and respect. And with core values like Invest in Relationships and Be Relentless About Improvement, each member of our team consistently strives for excellence to uphold that legacy—whether it’s related to the employee experience, our processes, or the customer journey. Join our team today and help us build a better tomorrow, together.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays with an end of year holiday refresh break
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Profit-Sharing program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Be Positively Excellent well-being program.
• Term Life Insurance Plan
• Standard Disability Plan

EHS SPECIALIST - MANUFACTURING

Job Description

The EHS Specialist will provide hands on environmental, health, and safety leadership at our Chicago facility. This role will partner with employees and site leadership to strengthen our safety culture, identify and control workplace hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, deliver training, and drive continuous improvement.

The position will also provide EHS support to other company facilities as business needs arise, with occasional travel approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and programs specific to operations, in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Foster a culture of proactive safety by promoting continuous improvement, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing proactive measures to prevent incidents.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and work areas to identify potential hazards related to manufacturing processes, machinery, and materials.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and management on health and safety-related matters, addressing specific hazards and risks.
• Participate in incident investigations and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the development and delivery of health and safety training programs for employees, focusing on hazards and safe practices.
• Drive the behavior-based safety program, promoting a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating safety risks through employee engagement and observation.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and advancements in safety technologies to enhance the proactive safety efforts.
• Maintain knowledge of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and utilize relevant principles and strategies to enhance the safety program.

Personal Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience working in the Environmental, Health and Safety field with a degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety or Health Sciences, or related discipline preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with employees and management.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingual in Spanish, enabling effective communication with Spanish-speaking employees and stakeholders preferred.
• Familiarity with EHS software programs such as Alchemy, VelocityEHS, SDS Online, etc.
• Familiarity with behavior-based safety programs, such as SafeStart, and experience in driving such programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and experience in implementing VPP principles is an asset.

Batory Foods in an equal opportunity employer which considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Batory Foods also provides “reasonable accommodations” to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify us immediately.