Actual Job Title
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional

Position Summary
The client is seeking an experienced contract Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional to lead audit remediation activities at the client location manufacturing facility. This individual will serve as the site’s dedicated EHS audit remediation lead, coordinating the implementation, validation, documentation, and closure of corrective actions arising from EHS compliance and client Global EHS Management System (GEHSMS) audits. The role will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and site leadership to establish clear ownership, maintain momentum, remove barriers, and ensure action plans are closed in accordance with client requirements.

Program Scope
The position will support action plan closure across the following program areas:

Environmental Compliance
Air permitting and emissions
Stormwater management
Wastewater management
Hazardous waste and waste management
Spill prevention and response
EPCRA and Tier II reporting
Environmental risk assessments

Occupational Safety
Electrical safety and hazardous energy control
Confined space entry
Powered industrial trucks
Working at height and fall protection
Fire protection and machine guarding
Hearing conservation and chemical safety
Contractor safety and emergency preparedness

GEHSMS Management System Elements
Change Management
EHS Risk Assessment
Permit to Work
Competency, Training and Awareness
Traffic Management

Key Responsibilities
Lead audit remediation: Serve as the project lead for site audit remediation and maintain a coordinated, disciplined approach to corrective action closure.
Drive cross-functional execution: Coordinate closure activities across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and site leadership; clarify ownership, dependencies, and required support.
Validate corrective actions: Review completed actions to confirm they address the finding, are effectively implemented, and are supported by appropriate objective evidence.
Maintain accurate status: Update action status, supporting documentation, and closure evidence in MyEHS and other applicable site systems.
Provide governance and reporting: Facilitate recurring audit review meetings, track progress and barriers, and provide clear status reporting to site and sector leadership.
Strengthen audit readiness: Organize records and evidence for future reviews and support site preparation for follow-up compliance and management system audits.
Support sustainable improvement: Help strengthen programs, procedures, training, and accountability processes to reduce the likelihood of repeat findings.

Skills and Capabilities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong project leadership, communication, follow-through, organization, and influencing skills.
Ability to lead difficult discussions and deliver clear messages with professionalism and composure.
Action-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive work to completion.
Ability to build trust and engagement through integrity, reliability, collaboration, and practical support.
Strong attention to detail in corrective action documentation, evidence review, and status reporting.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
Minimum of eight years of EHS experience in manufacturing or process industries.
Demonstrated success leading the closure of audit findings and supporting sustainable EHS improvement.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements under 29 CFR 1910.
Working knowledge of EPA regulatory programs and environmental compliance systems.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies and Management of Change (MOC).

Preferred Qualifications
CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, REM, or an equivalent EHS professional certification.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles and EHS management systems.
Experience implementing client GEHSMS standards.
Experience supporting external compliance or management system audits.
Experience in food and beverage manufacturing.
Experience with Enablon, SAP, MyEHS, or comparable audit and action-tracking systems.