Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

Jimmy Jazz; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ourvita is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist to lead and enhance HSE programs across our manufacturing operations in the United States. This role focuses on risk assessments, regulatory compliance, training delivery, and continuous improvement of safety and environmental practices.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of HSE experience, with OSHA/EPA knowledge and professional certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE), manufacturing, industrial, GMP, or related environments preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; risk assessments, incident investigations, inspections, and compliance activities preferred.
• Professional certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour, ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH, or equivalent are a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and training facilitation skills, with the ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by partnering with leaders, employees, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
• Administer, implement, and continuously improve HSE programs, policies, procedures, training initiatives, and operational controls to support regulatory compliance and business objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, inspections, audits, and incident investigations; identify root causes, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and monitor completion and effectiveness.
• Analyze HSE performance metrics and compliance data, prepare reports and trends analyses, and maintain required records, permits, training documentation, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate and facilitate employee and contractor training programs, safety communications, Safety Committee activities, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen HSE awareness and participation.
• Lead HSE New Hire Orientation programs for employees and contractors, ensuring understanding of site-specific hazards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives, including waste management programs, permit administration, resource conservation efforts, and environmental reporting requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on HSE regulations, industry best practices, and risk mitigation strategies, providing guidance and recommendations to employees, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Support emergency preparedness and response programs by maintaining critical safety equipment, coordinating drills and exercises, and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies, contractors, and emergency response organizations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and special projects that enhance HSE performance, strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and drive operational excellence across the organization.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and audits, prepare required documentation, and support the resolution of compliance findings and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace safety, environmental performance, and sustainability outcomes through data analysis, employee engagement, and proactive risk management.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

EPA regulations

Regulatory compliance

Training facilitation

Communication

Documentation

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelors in Occupational Safety

4 Year Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Base Pay $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 / Year
• Other Compensation Annual Bonus
• Job Category Health, Safety & Environmental, Operations
• Industry Manufacturing
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 5%
• Manage Others No

Ourvita is a global contract manufacturer specializing in nutritional, cosmetic, and healthcare products. With nearly 3,000 dedicated colleagues worldwide, over 690 years of combined expertise and a strong focus on R&D and innovation, we partner with leading brands to deliver science-based, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and bring innovative products to market. Our vision is for high-quality health and beauty products to be available when and where people need them, transforming lives and advancing healthcare worldwide through our commitment to development, distribution and building a network of global partners. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist to join our team and contribute to this mission.
The Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist leads the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of HSE programs, including industrial hygiene, hazard communication, lockout/tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work, ergonomics, and waste management. This role conducts risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, hazard identification activities, inspections, and audits to ensure regulatory compliance and support an effective HSE management system. The Specialist serves as a subject matter resource to employees and leaders, develops and delivers HSE training, drives corrective and preventive actions, analyzes safety performance trends, and promotes a proactive safety culture focused on risk reduction, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by partnering with leaders, employees, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
• Administer, implement, and continuously improve HSE programs, policies, procedures, training initiatives, and operational controls to support regulatory compliance and business objectives.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, inspections, audits, and incident investigations; identify root causes, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and monitor completion and effectiveness.
  
• Analyze HSE performance metrics and compliance data, prepare reports and trends analyses, and maintain required records, permits, training documentation, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate and facilitate employee and contractor training programs, safety communications, Safety Committee activities, and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen HSE awareness and participation.
• Lead HSE New Hire Orientation programs for employees and contractors, ensuring understanding of site-specific hazards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives, including waste management programs, permit administration, resource conservation efforts, and environmental reporting requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on HSE regulations, industry best practices, and risk mitigation strategies, providing guidance and recommendations to employees, supervisors, and leadership teams.
• Support emergency preparedness and response programs by maintaining critical safety equipment, coordinating drills and exercises, and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies, contractors, and emergency response organizations.
  
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and special projects that enhance HSE performance, strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and drive operational excellence across the organization.
  
• Participate in regulatory inspections and audits, prepare required documentation, and support the resolution of compliance findings and corrective actions.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace safety, environmental performance, and sustainability outcomes through data analysis, employee engagement, and proactive risk management.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. Safety Protocol:

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary from time to time.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  
• 3-5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE), manufacturing, industrial, GMP, or related environments preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations, with experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, inspections, and compliance activities preferred.
  
• Professional certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour, ASP, CSP, CHMM, CIH, or equivalent are a plus.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and training facilitation skills, with the ability to influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
  
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
  

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, with experience implementing and managing HSE compliance programs, management systems, and sustainability initiatives.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex data, identify trends and risks, develop recommendations, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively train, influence, and partner with employees, supervisors, and leadership at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate compliance records in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced capabilities in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with HSE management systems and reporting tools preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and lead HSE initiatives while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, EcoVadis, or other HSE management systems, audit frameworks, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships, influence positive safety behaviors, and lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance HSE performance and organizational compliance.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, compliance audits, and root cause analyses, and develop effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, training, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Summary

At Ourvita, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging work environment that fosters growth and development. We offer competitive market pay, annual bonus, and a benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits at no cost to employees
• Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Fitness discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement