Specialist II, EHS

Job Title: EHS Specialist Reports to: EHS Sr. Manager Location: Batavia, IL

About the Position:

The EHS Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of Environmental, Health, and Safety programs for the assigned facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while helping build a strong safety culture that protects employees, supports operations, and reduces risk. The EHS Specialist partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and site leadership to integrate safety into daily work. This role provides hands-on support in risk identification, hazard control, training, and incident management. This position is site-based in Savannah, GA.

Essential Job Functions:

• Safety Leadership & Culture
• Support execution of the site’s safety strategy and prevention-focused initiatives.
• Participate in Gemba walks, safety committees, and employee engagement activities.
• Assist in identifying hazards, evaluating risk, and implementing corrective actions.
• Coach supervisors and employees on safety expectations and safe work practices.
• Promote employee ownership of safety and proactive hazard reporting.

Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Maintain required safety documentation including OSHA logs, training records, and SDS management.
• Assist with internal audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
• Support regulatory inspections and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

Incident Management

• Participate in incident investigations using root cause analysis methods.
• Assist with development and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor incident, near miss, and observation trends.
• Support communication of incident learnings and prevention strategies.

Training & Competency

• Deliver and support safety training including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, PPE, Emergency Response, and other required programs.
• Support onboarding safety training for new employees.
• Assist in verifying training completion and competency.

Risk and Hazard Management

• Conduct job safety analyses (JSA) and risk assessments.
• Perform safety inspections and program audits (LOTO, machine guarding, contractor safety, etc.).
• Support safety reviews for new equipment, process changes, and operational improvements.
• Identify risk reduction opportunities and recommend solutions.

Environmental Compliance

• Support environmental compliance programs including waste management, chemical handling, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain environmental records and documentation.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and compliance activities.

Metrics & Reporting

• Track safety performance metrics and support reporting to site leadership and EHS Director.
• Assist with data analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Track corrective actions to closure.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety practices.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Strong leadership presence in operational environments
• Ability to work directly with frontline employees and supervisors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable addressing unsafe conditions and behaviors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive follow-through.

About CFS Brands:

Headquarters located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products. CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.