Sr. EHS Specialist

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to support four facilities in Western Michigan.

You will drive regulatory compliance, strengthen safety performance, and foster a proactive safety culture across the Work Furniture business. You will lead investigations, coordinate training, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, HR, Legal, and external agencies to meet environmental and safety objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and environmental compliance regulations
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses
• Ability to travel regularly between facilities in Western Michigan

Responsibilities

• Support EHS programs across four manufacturing facilities in Western Michigan
• Partner with site leadership to improve safety performance and regulatory compliance
• Conduct facility inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews
• Lead or support incident investigations and corrective action implementation
• Develop practical solutions to reduce risk and prevent incidents
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA, EGLE, NFPA, and other regulations
• Assist with environmental programs including waste, air, water, and stormwater
• Develop and support emergency response plans and drills
• Coordinate EHS training programs for new hires and site staff
• Coach leaders on hazard recognition and safety communication
• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics and corrective actions
• Support corporate EHS programs and standards
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Legal, and external agencies

Skills

OSHA/MIOSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Hazard recognition

Leadership & coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field

Tools

EHS management systems (Enablon, Benchmark Gensuite)

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist within our Environmental Health & Safety team to help support our Work Furniture business. In our Furniture Components business, we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in upholstered furniture, including recliner mechanisms, seating support systems, and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing, product development, distribution, and sales, we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world.

Leggett & Platt is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private label finished seating. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world‑class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high‑quality contract furniture products.

As a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support and strengthen EHS activities across four facilities in Western Michigan. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by driving regulatory compliance, improving safety performance, supporting environmental initiatives, and fostering a proactive safety culture. The team you will be working with is collaborative, hands‑on, and committed to continuous improvement. We value strong leadership, practical problem‑solving, employee engagement, and a passion for creating safe and sustainable workplaces.

So, what will you be doing as a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist?

• Supporting EHS programs and initiatives across four manufacturing facilities in Western Michigan
• Partnering with site leadership to improve safety performance, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement
• Conducting facility inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews
• Leading or supporting incident, near‑miss, and hazard investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Identifying trends and developing practical solutions to reduce risk and prevent future incidents
• Supporting compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA, EGLE, NFPA, and other applicable regulations
• Assisting with environmental programs related to waste management, hazardous materials, air, water, and stormwater requirements
• Developing and supporting emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities
• Coordinating new hire, annual, and site‑specific EHS training programs
• Coaching leaders and employees on hazard recognition, safety communication, and risk reduction strategies
• Monitoring and reporting EHS performance metrics, including injuries, near misses, audits, inspections, and corrective actions
• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of corporate EHS programs and standards
• Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Legal, and external agencies to support safety and environmental objectives

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA requirements and environmental compliance regulations
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action management
• Ability to identify workplace hazards and implement practical risk‑reduction solutions
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between facilities in Western Michigan

Things we consider a plus:

• Knowledge of ergonomics, machine guarding, industrial hygiene, lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, and hazardous energy control programs
• Experience with EHS management systems such as Enablon, Benchmark Gensuite, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and continuous improvement mindset
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Copilot

Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy, and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth, good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you.

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