Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

Kelly, in partnership with a brand new manufacturing company, is looking for a Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in Halls, TN!

This is a direct hire position meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their benefit, vacation, and compensation upon hire!

Benefits:

	
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
  
  	

• Vacation, PTO, and paid holidays!
  
  	

• 401k plus employer match
  
  

Details:

	
• Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  
  	

• Pay: $60,000 – $85,000
  
  

Position Summary:

The EHS Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplace in an aluminum manufacturing facility. This role includes monitoring regulatory compliance, conducting safety training, supporting incident investigations, and collaborating with all departments to drive a proactive safety culture while meeting OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

	
• Develop and implement EHS policies, procedures, and training tailored to the aluminum manufacturing environment.
  
  	

• Conduct facility inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations.
  
  	

• Lead root cause investigations for incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; recommend and track corrective actions.
  
  	

• Coordinate and conduct employee EHS training on hazard communication, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, PPE, emergency response, and other relevant topics.
  
  	

• Monitor air quality, emissions, hazardous waste, and water discharge to ensure adherence to environmental permits and regulations.
  
  	

• Maintain documentation of all safety and environmental activities, including audits, training records, incident reports, and regulatory submissions.
  
  	

• Lead and participate in EHS committee meetings and promote employee engagement in safety programs.
  
  	

• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials per environmental regulations.
  
  	

• Respond to emergencies, conduct emergency drills, and support the development of emergency preparedness plans.
  
  	

• Stay current with regulatory changes affecting aluminum manufacturing and recommend best practices for compliance and risk reduction.
  
  	

• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and reporting processes.
  
  

Qualifications:

	
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  	

• 2+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment; aluminum industry experience preferred.
  
  	

• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and relevant state/local EHS regulations.
  
  	

• Experience with environmental monitoring, industrial hygiene, and waste management.
  
  	

• Strong communication, training, and organizational skills.
  
  	

• Ability to lead projects and work collaboratively across teams.
  
  	

• EHS certifications (CSP, ASP, CHMM, etc.) a plus.
  
  

Immediate opening, apply now!

 

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