Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist
18 days ago
Geneva
Job Description Who We Are At Amsted Automotive, we’re more than just a company—we’re a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee-owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility! What's In It For You We create a supportive environment where employees thrive! With a range of benefits designed to enhance your health, well-being, and financial security, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join us and experience the exceptional rewards that make Amsted Automotive a great place to work! Health And Wellness • Medical Insurance, • Dental and Vision Insurance, • Prescription Drug Benefits, • Wellness Reimbursement, • Telehealth, • Onsite health screenings, • Mental health resources, • Competitive Salaries, • Employee Stock Ownership Plan, • Annual Bonus Opportunity, • 401k with Company Match, • Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, • Paid Time Off, • Parental Leave, • Training Programs, • Education Expense Reimbursement, • Pet Insurance and Discount Program, • Legal Insurance, • Employee Discounts, • Recognition and Rewards, • Community Involvement Key Responsibilities • Conduct environmental compliance audits and gap analyses across all facilities (air, water, stormwater, waste, SPCC), and provide corrective action recommendations to facility leadership., • Drive implementation of standardized environmental improvements to enhance compliance, reduce risk, and improve environmental performance metrics across locations., • Track and report key environmental metrics (e.g., waste generation, wastewater/effluent sampling results, stormwater inspections, permit conditions, audit findings) to support data-driven decision-making., • Maintain and oversee environmental compliance calendars and facility-specific inspection/audit programs, collaborating with site leadership to close actions on time., • Serve as the subject matter expert for environmental topics during external audits/inspections (e.g., regulatory agency visits, customer audits, ISO 14001), ensuring facilities maintain compliance., • Partner with Plant Managers, Operations, Maintenance, and HR to ensure environmental responsibilities are understood and executed, and to address serious environmental compliance risks., • Deliver environmental train-the-trainer compliance training (e.g., stormwater/SPCC, waste handling, spill response, hazardous waste) and coordinate external training as needed., • Support environmental incident investigations (e.g., spills, permit deviations, exceedances), perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions., • Collaborate with site leaders and the EHS team to develop, implement, and refine environmental policies, procedures, and environmental management system (EMS) elements., • Ensure that environmental records are created, maintained and stored as required (permits, manifests, inspection logs, sampling results, regulatory correspondence), ensuring completeness and audit readiness., • Use data insights to identify environmental trends, recurring compliance risks, and improvement opportunities, helping leadership make proactive decisions., • Strong working knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance, permitting obligations, and mandatory recordkeeping requirements., • Demonstrated experience with:, • Air emissions permitting and compliance, • NPDES and industrial stormwater programs, • Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, including manifests, vendor coordination, and on-site accumulation requirements, • Wastewater regulations and discharge requirements, • SPCC program requirements, spill response, and best management practices (BMPs), • Experience participating in or leading environmental compliance audits and inspections, including managing findings and corrective actions., • Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and compliance management tools; ability to build, maintain, and improve inspection, permit, and documentation tracking systems., • Experience with ISO 14001 and internal auditing is a plus., • Ability to manage multiple environmental compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across sites., • Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and decision-making skills., • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, execution, and follow-through., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining collaborative and accountable as part of a team., • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to:, • Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats, • Translate technical environmental terminology into clear, plain-language explanations, • Engage effectively with front-line employees, supervisors, and senior leadership, • Confidently deliver presentations and facilitate discussions with groups, • Demonstrated customer-service mindset with a focus on support and responsiveness., • Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and communication styles., • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)., • Practical environmental compliance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment or a consulting background., • 3 plus years of practical environmental compliance experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment or a consulting background., • Experience supporting or leading environmental audits and regulatory inspections and driving corrective actions to closure., • Prior multi-site environmental program experience preferred but not required., • Working knowledge of core safety programs (e.g., PPE, LOTO awareness, machine guarding awareness) and ability to support incident investigations as assigned.