Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Interested in a career that matters?

At Novonesis, safety, sustainability, and care for people are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will help create a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace-protecting our employees while supporting our mission to deliver sustainable solutions.

You will join a collaborative EHS team and work closely with colleagues across operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership. Your work will have a direct impact on employee wellbeing, regulatory compliance, and our journey toward zero injuries and strong environmental performance.

As an EHS Specialist, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining occupational health, safety, and environmental programs across our New Berlin facility. You will partner closely with the site stakeholders to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and a proactive safety culture.

• Support the development and implementation of EHS policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements

• Develop and deliver required safety and environmental training

• Lead incident investigations and manage incidents and safety observations in the EHSQ system

• Support and maintain management systems such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, PPE assessments, and industrial hygiene surveys

• Develop and maintain Lock Out/Tag Out procedures in partnership with Maintenance and Engineering

• Perform safety and environmental compliance audits and ensure corrective actions are completed

• Support recycling, sustainability, emergency response, ergonomics, and fire prevention programs

• Collaborate crossfunctionally and contribute to regional and global EHS initiatives, including limited travel (<10%)

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3-5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing safety

• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1910 and CFR 1926 regulations

• Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, and risk assessments

• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately, including HIPAArelated matters

• Strong analytical, organizational, and timemanagement skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently in a fastpaced environment and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels

• Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, ARM, ALCH, or similar

• OSHA 10, 30, or 501 training certifications

• Experience in foodgrade or regulated manufacturing environments

• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, or OHSAS 18001 standards

• Experience supporting capital projects or leading safetyfocused improvement initiatives

• Interest in sustainability and employee engagement initiatives

• A meaningful role focused on employee safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement

• Opportunities to grow your expertise and influence safety culture across the organization

• Collaboration with passionate colleagues across functions and regions

• A valuesdriven workplace where safety and care for people come first

This role is officebased with regular presence in production environments. Entry into production areas requires the use of personal protective equipment, occasional exposure to cold environments, and ability to move around in the facility including climbing ladders and bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Expected salary range: $80k to $95k

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution!

• Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• All benefits begin on your first day!

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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