Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

HUBER+SUHNER; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Free Gym Membership

Generous 401k Match

15-days PTO

Job summary

HUBER+SUHNER is seeking an EHS professional in the United States (New Jersey) to maintain compliance with applicable EHS laws, conduct safety inspections and risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement through corrective actions. You will lead incident investigations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage EHS records and training programs.

The role emphasizes environmental compliance, waste handling, and hazardous materials management, with a focus on safety culture and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and AS9100/EN9100 standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all applicable EHS laws, regulations, and company policies, ensuring our workplace meets or exceeds industry standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing corrective and preventive actions to address hazards and close gaps in safety protocols.
• Lead incident investigations with a focus on root cause analysis (RCA), ensuring thorough reporting and actionable insights to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce safety protocols that protect employees and operations.
• Maintain EHS records, including permits, training logs, inspection reports, and risk assessments, to ensure transparency and audit readiness.
• Design and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors, fostering a culture of safety awareness and reinforcing best practices.
• Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, and chemical handling.
• Coordinating Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training audits and fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reinforce safe work practices by collaborating with departments to integrate EHS principles into operational processes.
• Champion ergonomic standards to reduce workplace injuries and enhance employee well-being.
• Supervise fire safety and emergency response drills, ensuring preparedness and compliance with safety protocols.
• Oversee equipment inspections, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safety signage to ensure operational safety and regulatory adherence.
• Manage hazmat disposal, storage, and hazard communication, including SDS sheets, to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
• Developing environmental controls and ISO14001 objectives and projects.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Environmental compliance

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Hazardous material handling

Waste management

MS Office

ISO 14001

AS9100/EN9100 knowledge

OSHA 30-hour

ISO 45001 lead auditor/implementer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety/Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Maintain compliance with all applicable EHS laws, regulations, and company policies, ensuring our workplace meets or exceeds industry standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing corrective and preventive actions to address hazards and close gaps in safety protocols.
• Lead incident investigations with a focus on root cause analysis (RCA), ensuring thorough reporting and actionable insights to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce safety protocols that protect employees and operations.
• Maintain m EHS records, including permits, training logs, inspection reports, and risk assessments, to ensure transparency and audit readiness.
• Design and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors, fostering a culture of safety awareness and reinforcing best practices.
• Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, and chemical handling.
• Coordinating Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training audits and fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reinforce safe work practices by collaborating with departments to integrate EHS principles into operational processes.
• Champion ergonomic standards to reduce workplace injuries and enhance employee well-being.
• Supervise fire safety and emergency response drills, ensuring preparedness and compliance with safety protocols.
• Oversee equipment inspections, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safety signage to ensure operational safety and regulatory adherence.
• Manage hazmat disposal, storage, and hazard communication, including SDS sheets, to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
• Developing environmental controls and ISO14001 objectives and projects.

Talent Responsibilities

Summary Of Key Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all applicable EHS laws, regulations, and company policies, ensuring our workplace meets or exceeds industry standards.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing corrective and preventive actions to address hazards and close gaps in safety protocols.
• Lead incident investigations with a focus on root cause analysis (RCA), ensuring thorough reporting and actionable insights to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce safety protocols that protect employees and operations.
• Maintain m EHS records, including permits, training logs, inspection reports, and risk assessments, to ensure transparency and audit readiness.
• Design and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors, fostering a culture of safety awareness and reinforcing best practices.
• Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, and chemical handling.
• Coordinating Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training audits and fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reinforce safe work practices by collaborating with departments to integrate EHS principles into operational processes.
• Champion ergonomic standards to reduce workplace injuries and enhance employee well-being.
• Supervise fire safety and emergency response drills, ensuring preparedness and compliance with safety protocols.
• Oversee equipment inspections, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safety signage to ensure operational safety and regulatory adherence.
• Manage hazmat disposal, storage, and hazard communication, including SDS sheets, to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
• Developing environmental controls and ISO14001 objectives and projects.

Boundaries Of Responsibilities And Interaction With Others

• Works under the direction of the EHS Manager or Operations leadership.
• Collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, Operations, Quality, and HR teams.
• Supports supervisors and managers in enforcing EHS compliance and accountability.
• Provides guidance and coordination for employees and contractors regarding safety practices.
• Does not have direct supervisory authority but influences cross-functional teams to achieve compliance and safety objectives.
• Escalates significant risks, compliance issues, or incidents to management as required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred to support diverse teams and stakeholders.

Talent Profile

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and industrial safety practices.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling, waste management, and environmental programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of ISO 14001 AND AS9100 / EN9100 standards is a plus.
• OSHA 30-hour certification (preferred).
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Implementer certification (preferred).

Personal Qualifications:

• Ability to handle change effectively.
• Customer focus and an ability to deal with customers and peers with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; ability to exercise cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Must have the physical and mental abilities needed to perform all essential tasks listed; reasonable accommodations may be made to help the job holder perform essential tasks.
• Must be able to work and respond well under sometimes stressful and demanding work conditions.
• Must maintain relevant skills and competencies.

Why HUBER+SUHNER?

Stability and a valued corporate culture make HUBER+SUHNER a great place to work! We are committed to balancing work and family life for all generations of employees throughout their career and life journey. Our company, employees and leaders are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness.

HUBER+SUHNER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and remains committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. HUBER+SUHNER maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware some positions require access to government-restricted files. Due to these restrictions, U.S. citizenship may be required. HUBER+SUHNER is an E-Verify Employer.

Pay Transparency:

• $75,000 - $85,000 annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Free Gym Membership
• Generous 401k Match
• 15-days PTO

Anabella Melro

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