Manufacturing EHS Specialist: Environmental Compliance Pro

Vaco by Highspring; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Alabama is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support daily manufacturing operations. You will serve as the site's environmental expert, leading regulatory compliance, training, inspections, and industrial hygiene programs while promoting a proactive EHS culture.

The role requires strong knowledge of U.S. regulations, 5+ years of manufacturing EHS experience, and the ability to partner with operations, engineering, HR, and leadership to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing EHS experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Experience with industrial hygiene, ergonomics, fire science, and compliance programs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Conduct environmental inspections, hazard assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Oversee hazardous waste, spill prevention, chemical inventory, and pollution control programs.
• Collect and analyze air, water, and soil samples; prepare detailed reports and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs and maintain OSHA/regulatory documentation.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, HR, and leadership teams to drive EHS initiatives.
• Coordinate safety committee activities, audits, and plant walkthroughs.

Skills

EHS compliance

Industrial hygiene

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Alabama is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialist to support daily manufacturing operations. You will serve as the site's environmental expert, leading regulatory compliance, training, inspections, and industrial hygiene programs while promoting a proactive EHS culture.

The role requires strong knowledge of U.S. regulations, 5+ years of manufacturing EHS experience, and the ability to partner with operations, engineering, HR, and leadership to drive