Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Judge Direct Placement; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement seeks an EHS Specialist to drive a strong safety culture in a manufacturing facility. This hands-on role partners with employees, supervisors and leadership to keep the workplace safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED (AS/BS preferred) and 3+ years of manufacturing experience. Strong communication and MS Office skills are required, with flexibility for overtime on projects and training.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; AS/BS preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing/industrial experience if no degree.
• Degree related to EHS is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible for paid overtime on projects/training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure PPE, LOTO, contractor safety, and environmental compliance.
• Investigate incidents and support corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support waste management, emergency response, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS or BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're seeking an EHS Specialist to help drive a strong safety culture in our manufacturing facility. This hands‑on role works closely with employees, supervisors, and leadership to maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with PPE, LOTO, contractor safety, and environmental requirements
• Investigate incidents and support corrective actions
• Deliver safety training and employee engagement initiatives
• Support waste management, emergency response, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. AS or BS degree preferred.
• 3+ years of overall manufacturing or industrial experience if no degree
• Degree related to EHS is preferred
• Good communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Must be flexible throughout the year for paid overtime on projects/training

Join our team and make a direct impact on employee safety and operational excellence!