EHS Specialist: Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

PennEngineering®; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Employer Paid Dental & Visio

Parental Leave

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid On the Job Training

Performance incentive bonuses

Community volunteering

Talent Referral Bonus Program

Employee Centric Culture

Job summary

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to join the Winston-Salem Manufacturing team. You will lead EHS programs, collaborate across divisions, and act as liaison with OSHA, EPA, and state authorities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

You will develop policies, monitor regulatory changes, drive training, and oversee waste, emissions, and safety reporting. This role requires hands-on manufacturing experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of EHS background with hands-on work in manufacturing environment.
• Understands regulations and communicates requirements clearly across the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Independent worker with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain EHS policies that comply with regulations and monitor new requirements.
• Collaborate with divisions to achieve regulatory compliance and communicate compliance concerns.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Lead meetings with committees related to EHS initiatives and liaise with OSHA, EPA, and state authorities.
• Maintain health and safety data/metrics, generate reports, and benchmark performance.
• Oversee waste management, air emissions, chemical storage, spill prevention, and other environmental activities.
• Maintain permits and timely reporting to avoid violations; ensure OSHA 300 logs and Tier II filings are accurate.
• Lead sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Ensure training meets current standards and is completed timely.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory initiatives, training, policies, and waste manifests.
• Conduct audits and provide guidance to achieve compliance.
• Perform Job Safety/hazard Analysis; report and implement safety items.
• Oversee workers’ compensation program; coordinate with HR on investigations and return-to-work.
• Communicate EHS initiatives and milestones to the organization.
• Research innovative methods to reduce workplace incidents and costs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to lift 50-75 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Related field degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PennEngineering is seeking a motivated Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to join the Winston-Salem Manufacturing team. You will lead EHS programs, collaborate across divisions, and act as liaison with OSHA, EPA, and state authorities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

You will develop policies, monitor regulatory changes, drive training, and oversee waste, emissions, and safety reporting. This role requires hands-on manufacturing experience and strong communication skills.