Safety and Environmental Specialist - Plant Level

MissionHires is seeking a Safety & Environmental Specialist to lead and support safety initiatives and environmental compliance at a 150-employee, non-union manufacturing plant. Reporting to the Division EHS Manager, this newly created role will shape plant safety performance and culture through relationship building, coaching, and accountability. Candidates must bring a BS in Safety, Environmental, or related technical field and 2–3+ years of plant-level safety experience.

• Lead and support plant-level safety initiatives that improve performance and culture
• Drive accountability for safety practices across departments and shifts
• Build strong relationships with plant leadership, supervisors, and frontline employees to influence safe behaviors
• Support and maintain general environmental compliance activities and documentation
• Assist with incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards
• Develop, deliver, and track safety training and toolbox talks
• Monitor and report safety metrics and trends to the Division EHS Manager
• Support continuous improvement in EHS programs, procedures, and standards
• Participate in regulatory readiness and internal/external audits

• Bachelor of Science in Safety, Environmental, or a closely related technical degree (required)
• 2–3+ years of plant-level safety experience in a manufacturing or similar industrial environment (required)
• Demonstrated ability to influence safety culture through relationship building and coaching
• Experience supporting general environmental compliance at the plant level
• Hands-on experience with incident investigation, corrective actions, and safety training
• Proven ability to conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Strong motivation to learn, take initiative, and make an impact on the company’s safety journey
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to track, analyze, and report EHS metrics to drive accountability and improvement

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