EHS Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The EHS Specialist provides day-to-day, hands-on environmental, health, and safety support at the plant level. This role is the front line of Astro Shapes' EHS program — conducting inspections, responding to incidents, supporting training, and maintaining compliance recordkeeping. Specialists report into one of two EHS Managers as part of a newly built management structure, with the goal of giving each specialist real coaching, coverage support, and a growth path that did not exist under the department's prior flat structure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct routine safety and environmental inspections of assigned plant areas, identifying hazards and tracking corrective actions to closure.

• Respond to incidents and near-misses, including initial investigation, documentation, and reporting to the assigned Manager.

• Deliver or support required safety training for plant employees and maintain accurate training records.

• Maintain EHS compliance documentation, including inspection logs, incident reports, and recordkeeping required under OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.

• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills and response plans for assigned locations.

• Partner with plant supervisors and hourly employees to promote day-to-day safe work practices.

• Escalate complex, high-risk, or recurring issues to the assigned Manager, and support root-cause analysis on trending problems.

• Provide coverage support for other plant locations or shifts as needed, particularly during team absences.

• Assist with audits led by the Sr. EHS Manager, EHS Manager, or Environmental/Compliance Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None. This is an individual-contributor role.

QUALIFICATIONS — EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on EHS experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 1–3+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or plant environment (entry-level candidates with strong safety coursework or internship experience may be considered).

• Working familiarity with OSHA recordkeeping and general industry safety standards.

• OSHA 10/30 certification a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail for inspections, documentation, and recordkeeping accuracy.

• Clear, approachable communicator able to work directly with hourly plant employees and supervisors.

• Ability to prioritize and respond calmly when supporting an active incident.

• Willingness to learn and grow into broader EHS responsibility as the department builds out its management layer.

• Comfortable working both independently on the plant floor and as part of a coordinated team under a Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily plant-floor based, with regular walking, standing, and time spent in active manufacturing areas. Exposure to typical industrial conditions (noise, moving equipment, temperature variation) should be expected. PPE is required per site policy. Some travel between shifts or locations may be required to support coverage gaps.