Environmental, Health, and Safety Lead

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Safety Professional to lead and support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks, and driving a culture of safety across production operations, maintenance, and support teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, implement, and enforce EHS policies and procedures aligned with manufacturing operations. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ANSI, NFPA) and company standards. Conduct routine safety audits, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments on production lines, equipment, and processes. Lead incident investigations (injuries, near-misses, equipment damage), identify root causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions. Partner with production and maintenance teams to ensure safe equipment operation, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) compliance. Oversee hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal in accordance with safety and environmental regulations. Develop and facilitate safety training programs (e.g., PPE, forklift safety, confined space, emergency response). Track, analyze, and report safety metrics (TRIR, DART rate, near-miss reporting, etc.) across the organization. Support ergonomics initiatives to reduce repetitive strain and musculoskeletal injuries. Lead emergency preparedness efforts, including drills, evacuation plans, and incident response coordination. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to integrate safety into operational excellence (Lean/Kaizen). Develop EHS related communication including safety alerts, and production review meetings Provide guidance on EHS processes and ensure strategic alignment with new product launches and facility planning. Ability to manage EHS projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget •This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.•

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, including LOTO, machine guarding, hazard communication, and confined space. Experience with safety management systems and compliance audits. Professiodnal certification (e.g., CSP, ASP, or CHST) preferred. Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for training, report writing, and interacting with diverse populations Experience with ISO 45001 or

ISO 14001

systems preferred Knowledge of industrial hygiene monitoring (noise, air quality, chemical exposure) Primarily based in a manufacturing facility with exposure to machinery, noise, temperature variations, and industrial hazards. Frequent floor presence ("boots on the ground") required to support production teams.

BURKERT CULTURE

Burkert USA Corp is a manufacturing and sales organization, that is family owned and was established in the US in 1984. Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Short and Long-term Disability Life Insurance - Company paid and Additional Voluntary A great culture to grow with in your professional career 18 Days of PTO to start (PTO hours are earned per pay period and pro-rated based on date of hire) 12 Holidays according to annual company schedule and the employee birthday 401k with 6% Match (Variable included in match) Tuition Reimbursement (after 1 year) Full sized Gym (Huntersville) Many More! Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online application form.

LOCATION

Huntersville / US

CONTACT PERSON

Chris Barrett