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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist – Manufacturing
Location: Portland, Maine, USA
Industry: Food & Beverage / Manufacturing
Experience: 3–5 years
Role Overview: An established food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support workplace safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement across its manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on, operational role with a strong emphasis on health and safety, requiring regular engagement with employees, supervisors and facility leadership to promote a safe working environment and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities: Health & Safety
Implement and maintain EHS policies and programmes in accordance with federal and state regulations. Deliver employee safety orientations, refresher training and workplace safety communications. Conduct job hazard analyses, safety inspections and risk assessments. Manage key safety programmes, including hearing conservation, hazard communication, industrial hygiene and contractor safety. Support managers and supervisors with incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions. Partner with department leaders to implement the annual Safety Improvement Plan. Support workers' compensation cases and liaise with insurance adjusters, medical professionals and employees. Facilitate plant Safety Committee meetings and improvement initiatives. Develop safety documentation, work instructions and visual communication materials. Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace safety culture. Support environmental regulatory programmes covering: Air quality and emissions. Stormwater and wastewater. Hazardous materials and waste disposal. Universal waste management. Spill prevention and response. Recycling and sustainability reporting. Environmental permits and regulatory reporting. Coordinate with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to maintain compliance. Support environmental inspections, reporting and ongoing programme management.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline. Alternatively, a relevant degree combined with 3–5 years of related experience. Knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental and workplace safety regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to work collaboratively across operational departments and provide practical safety guidance.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a manufacturing environment. Food and beverage industry experience is advantageous. Experience working with Quality, Sanitation, Processing and Packaging teams. Familiarity with Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. Strong communication and employee engagement skills. Ability to influence and motivate teams to maintain safe working practices. Highly organised, self-motivated and disciplined. Practical problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset. Ability to manage multiple compliance priorities and work across departments.

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