EHS Specialist

Avon Technologies PLC•Cleveland, OH

12d•$74,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all site-level environmental, health, and safety programs. This role is accountable for championing a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering shared ownership of safety performance among employees and leaders. The EHS Specialist partners cross-functionally with production leadership, HR, and senior management to embed safety excellence into daily operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and long-term strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience or influence in a safety-related capacity.
OSHA 30 certification required; CSP, CHMM, or CIH preferred
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state regulatory frameworks.
Proven ability to lead through influence, driving engagement and accountability at all organizational levels.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate safety expectations and outcomes clearly.
Analytical and data-driven mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management software systems.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and influence the development and implementation of comprehensive EHS programs, policies, and procedures that ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
Serve as a safety leader and coach, guiding supervisors, leads, and employees in understanding their EHS responsibilities and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular facility inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses, identifying potential hazards and driving timely corrective actions through collaboration and leadership engagement.
Lead or facilitate incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented and communicated across the site.
Develop, coordinate, and facilitate engaging EHS training programs for all employees, including onboarding, annual refreshers, and targeted skill-based safety modules.
Partner with operations leadership to integrate EHS initiatives into Kaizen events, daily management systems, and Lean manufacturing practices.
Manage environmental compliance activities including waste management, hazardous materials handling, air emissions, and sustainability reporting.
Collect, analyze, and present EHS performance metrics to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for risk reduction and performance improvement.
Act as the site liaison for regulatory agencies, auditors, and corporate EHS teams during inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
Serve as an EHS culture ambassador, promoting employee engagement, recognition, and participation in safety committees, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement programs.