Manufacturing EHS Specialist – Safety & Compliance

Rochester Precision Optics; Bailey (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Job summary

Rochester Precision Optics in New York is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator to support and maintain EHS programs across our precision manufacturing environment. You will partner with operations, facilities and HR to promote a safe workplace and regulatory compliance on the factory floor.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in EHS or related field, at least 3 years of manufacturing EHS experience, and knowledge of OSHA; benefits include 401(k) with match, tuition

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in environmental health & safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting EHS programs within a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated production environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general workplace safety practices; familiarity with EPA, NYSDEC, or other environmental compliance requirements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs across manufacturing and facility operations.
• Partner with department leadership, human resources, and process owners to identify workplace risks, support compliance initiatives, and address EHS-related concerns.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments to support adherence with OSHA, EPA, NYSDEC, and applicable local regulations.
• Coordinate and support industrial hygiene activities, including exposure monitoring, sampling, and related documentation.
• Track, maintain, and follow up on corrective actions, safety concerns, and EHS-related action items to support timely resolution and continuous improvement.
• Maintain OSHA 300 logs and support required internal and external regulatory reporting activities.
• Coordinate EHS-related training activities, maintain training records, and support employee awareness initiatives across the organization.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS procedures, programs, and documentation.

Skills

MS Office

OSHA regulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in EHS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rochester Precision Optics in New York is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator to support and maintain EHS programs across our precision manufacturing environment. You will partner with operations, facilities and HR to promote a safe workplace and regulatory compliance on the factory floor.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in EHS or related field, at least 3 years of manufacturing EHS experience, and knowledge of OSHA; benefits include 401(k) with match, tuition