On-Site EHS & Governance Specialist — ISO 14001 & Compliance

Thornley Corporate Solutions; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornley Corporate Solutions in Concord, NC is seeking an EHS & Governance Specialist to own the environmental, health, safety, and ESG programs at a manufacturing site. You will maintain ISO 14001, interpret regulations, and translate complex rules into actionable guidance for teams on the floor.

The role blends data work with field collaboration; you’ll work with teams in the US and abroad, manage waste, track compliance metrics, and respond to EPA, OSHA, and DOT developments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemistry, or similar (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Background in EHS, sustainability, or regulatory compliance, ideally in automotive or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of EPA, RCRA, TSCA, and OSHA requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and safety management systems.
• A knack for turning complex rules into clear, useful guidance.
• Comfort with data, Excel, and juggling several priorities at once.
• EHS or auditing certifications are a bonus, not a must.

Responsibilities

• Running and maintaining ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Tracking regulatory developments from EPA, OSHA, DOT, and international regulators.
• Coordinating audits and inspections, then chasing findings to resolution.
• Serving as the single source of truth for EHS, ESG, and product-compliance inquiries from customers, suppliers, and agencies.
• Managing waste, chemical compliance, and sustainability metrics.
• Digging into SAP and other systems to understand production and material data.
• Supporting environmental and safety training across the site.

Skills

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Regulatory thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related

Tools

SAP

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

Thornley Corporate Solutions in Concord, NC is seeking an EHS & Governance Specialist to own the environmental, health, safety, and ESG programs at a manufacturing site. You will maintain ISO 14001, interpret regulations, and translate complex rules into actionable guidance for teams on the floor.

The role blends data work with field collaboration; you’ll work with teams in the US and abroad, manage waste, track compliance metrics, and respond to EPA, OSHA, and DOT developments.