On-Site EHS Specialist — Safety & Compliance

Ferrara; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) in Fairfield to safeguard plant workforce and environment. You will monitor health and safety conditions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement of EHS programs.

This role emphasizes training, incident investigations, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, HR, Quality, and Operations. Key duties include leading site safety programs, auditing compliance, and coaching supervisors to be

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• One year of experience working in a safety and environmentally-conscious manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Cal OSHA, NFPA, DOT, and EPA laws and regulations.
• Professional certifications in EHS-related fields are considered beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHS programs to train employees in work site safety practices by promoting and leading a site culture where Safety is engrained as a core value with all employees.
• Drive effective, sustainable implementation of Corporate and Site EHS initiatives, strategies, programs and procedures through hands-on leadership, coaching and teamwork.
• Facilitate, train and coach employees from onboarding through Cal OSHA-required annual training and other safety-related topics to ensure compliance with government-mandated training.
• Collaborate with employees to identify and implement solutions to safety issues identified in inspections and investigations to eliminate incidents and prevent recurrence.
• Effectively coach and develop supervisors to be effective EHS leaders and coaches.
• Oversee regulatory compliance audits, inspections, and associated recordkeeping.

Skills

Strong computer skills

First Aid CPR AED certification

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, or related field

Job description

Ferrara is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) in Fairfield to safeguard plant workforce and environment. You will monitor health and safety conditions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement of EHS programs.

This role emphasizes training, incident investigations, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, HR, Quality, and Operations. Key duties include leading site safety programs, auditing compliance, and coaching supervisors to be