Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Mattr; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Wellness incentives

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mattr is seeking an HSE Specialist for our Blythewood manufacturing site to elevate safety performance by partnering with site leadership and embedding corporate standards into daily operations. The role focuses on proactive risk mitigation, training, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will bring a university degree in safety or related fields, 3–5 years in HSE roles, and experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Fire Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years in Health, Safety and Environment roles.
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy manufacturing or construction-related settings.
• HSE certification or equivalent credentials.
• Strong knowledge of HSE systems and tools.
• Ability to develop and deliver training across diverse audiences.
• 5+ years in complex industrial environments (preferred).
• Experience with safety software platforms such as VelocityEHS or MSDS Online (preferred).
• Exposure to molding or specialized manufacturing processes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to implement and sustain a proactive safety culture aligned with corporate HSE standards.
• Execute advanced HSE programs that go beyond regulatory compliance and support site performance goals.
• Lead and support site assessments tied to QHSE audits, identifying gaps and action plans.
• Drive safety deliverables including JSAs, hazard identification, and program execution.
• Support Stop Work Authority and other critical safety initiatives across the site.
• Deliver and facilitate HSE training programs to build capability and awareness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence safe behaviors and alignment with safety objectives.
• Maintain a strong shop floor presence (≈50%) to reinforce practices and engage employees.

Skills

HSE Certification

Training delivery

Strong HSE systems knowledge

Leadership without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Fire Science, or related field

Tools

VelocityEHS

MSDS Online

Job description

As an HSE Specialist, you will play a critical role in elevating safety performance at the Blythewood manufacturing site by partnering closely with site leadership to build a proactive, high-impact safety culture. This role is accountable for advancing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs beyond compliance, ensuring that corporate standards are fully embedded into daily operations while driving measurable improvements in workplace safety and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to implement and sustain a proactive safety culture aligned with corporate HSE standards.
• Execute advanced HSE programs that go beyond regulatory compliance and support overall site performance goals.
• Lead and support site assessments tied to QHSE audits, ensuring clear understanding of current state and gaps.
• Drive key safety deliverables including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), hazard identification completion, and safety program execution.
• Support implementation and adoption of Stop Work Authority and other critical safety initiatives across the site.
• Deliver and facilitate HSE training programs to build capability and awareness across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence safe behaviors and ensure alignment with company safety objectives.
• Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor (minimum ~50%) to reinforce safety practices and engage employees directly.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Fire Science, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment roles.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably heavy manufacturing or construction-related settings.
• HSE certification or equivalent credentials
• Strong knowledge of HSE systems and tools
• Ability to develop and deliver training programs across diverse audiences.

Preferred

• 5+ years of HSE experience in complex industrial environments
• Experience with safety software platforms such as VelocityEHS, MSDS Online, or similar systems
• Exposure to molding or specialized manufacturing processes
• Strong influencing skills and ability to lead without direct authority
• Engaging and approachable communication style across all organizational levels
• Self-starter mindset with a solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to build trust and operate effectively as a collaborative, servant leader

Why Join Mattr?

• Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)