Environment, Health, & Safety Specialist

Standex International; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex International is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environment, health, and safety programs in a non-union electronics manufacturing environment.

You will promote a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention by partnering with colleagues on hazards, training, inspections, and incident investigations to keep workplaces safe and compliant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or related field.
• 1–3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Support OSHA compliance and safety policies across facilities.
• Maintain OSHA 300/300A/301 records and assist inspections.
• Conduct JHAs and risk assessments for operations.
• Deliver safety training and lead toolbox talks.
• Perform routine safety inspections and audits.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety training

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible.

Standex Electronics designs custom-engineered solutions across sensing, switching, and power magnetics for high-reliability applications.

Organized around three strategic platforms - DETECT, GRID, and EDGE, we design and manufacture technologies that enable precision sensing and measurement, efficient power conversion, and advanced electronic performance. Our solutions support the global acceleration of electrification, expand energy infrastructure, and power next-generation technologies across critical markets. We drive growth through new product development, deeper engagement with customers’s engineering, geographic expansion, and targeted acquisitions.

Our global manufacturing footprint spans the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, and India.

We are looking for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs within a non-union electronics manufacturing environment. This position promotes a culture of safety, regulatory compliance, and risk prevention by partnering with employees, supervisors, and leadership to identify hazards, reduce workplace injuries, and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety regulations.

What You’ll Do

The EHS Coordinator serves as a visible presence on the production floor and assists in addressing hazards associated with soldering operations, heated equipment, moving machinery, ergonomic risk factors, and slip, trip, and fall prevention.

• Support compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and company safety policies, including:
  • Hazard Communication (HazCom)
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Walking-Working Surfaces
  • Machine Guarding
  • Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Programs
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness records, including OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and ensure appropriate employee access.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for manufacturing and assembly operations.

Hazard Prevention and Risk Reduction

• Identify, evaluate, and assist in mitigating workplace hazards, including:
  • Thermal burn hazards associated with soldering irons, heated components, and molten materials
  • Hair, jewelry, and loose clothing entanglement hazards around moving or rotating equipment
  • Slip, trip, and fall hazards related to cables, cords, spills, floor mats, and housekeeping practices
  • Ergonomic risks associated with repetitive manufacturing and assembly tasks
• Recommend and support implementation of engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety and environmental performance.

Safety Training and Employee Engagement

• Conduct new safety orientation and required safety training.
• Deliver training programs related to:
  • Safe soldering practices
  • PPE selection, use, care, and maintenance
  • Housekeeping and slip prevention
  • Hazard recognition and reporting
  • Emergency response procedures
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and employee awareness programs.
• Encourage employee involvement in safety initiatives, near-miss reporting, and hazard correction activities.

Inspections and Audits

• Perform routine facility inspections and safety audits, lead safety GEMBA’s
• Evaluate compliance with PPE requirements, safe work procedures, housekeeping standards, and hazard controls.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain inspection documentation and follow-up records.

Incident Investigation

• Investigate workplace injuries, illnesses, near misses, property damage incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Track incident trends and prepare reports for leadership review.
• Assist with workers' compensation and injury management processes, as applicable.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Support compliance with environmental regulations and company environmental programs.
• Assist with the proper storage, handling, labeling, and disposal of materials and waste streams.
• Monitor workplace conditions related to chemical exposure, ventilation, and indoor air quality, as applicable.
• Maintain environmental records and documentation as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
• Bachelor’s degree
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• One (1) to three (3) years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing environment.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly operations, or light industrial environments is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.