Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

The Will-Burt Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Will-Burt Company seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to implement and manage EHS programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

The role serves as a technical resource for safety and environmental matters and partners with operations to promote a safe and healthy work environment. Responsibilities include inspections, investigations, training, and regulatory support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment may be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Lead accident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Manage EHS programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, confined space, and hazardous waste.
• Prepare inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Analyze EHS performance data and identify trends.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Serve as EHS software system administrator for assigned modules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor / Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist implements and manages EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance, reduces workplace risks, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a technical resource for safety and environmental matters and works closely with operations to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to requirements associated with our government contracts, applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident and must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Lead accident, injury, and near-miss investigations.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training programs.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Manage assigned EHS programs such as LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, confined space, and hazardous waste.
• Prepare inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Analyze EHS performance data and identify trends.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Serve as EHS software system administrator for assigned modules.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor / Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment may be substituted in lieu of the degree.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910