Manufacturing EHS Specialist: Safety Leader & Compliance

EmCom, Inc; City of Auburn (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

EMCom Inc. seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to lead safety and environmental compliance across our manufacturing sites. You will implement, monitor, and improve programs, conduct inspections, and drive a proactive safety culture.

The role requires collaboration with Operations, HR, and Quality, delivering effective training and maintaining records while aligning with regulatory requirements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of EHS experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Experience supporting workplace safety programs, regulatory compliance, and incident prevention initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate safety requirements across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs in line with federal, state, and local regs.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and monitor corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; identify root causes and preventive measures.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other environmental regulations.
• Deliver employee safety training including new-hire orientation and ongoing education.
• Maintain OSHA logs, incident reports, inspection findings, and training records.
• Coordinate safety committee activities and safety awareness programs.
• Evaluate safety practices including PPE, hazard communication, machine guarding, and emergency preparedness.
• Support environmental compliance activities including chemical management and hazardous waste handling.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Quality and others to address safety concerns and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with HR on workplace injuries and workers' compensation matters.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Hazard identification

Safety inspections

Incident investigations

Safety training

Record keeping

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry training

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

EMCom Inc. seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to lead safety and environmental compliance across our manufacturing sites. You will implement, monitor, and improve programs, conduct inspections, and drive a proactive safety culture.

The role requires collaboration with Operations, HR, and Quality, delivering effective training and maintaining records while aligning with regulatory requirements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.