Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist - Food processing domain Excellence Nova LLC Alexandria, VA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $75,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Incident investigation techniques for hazard identification Occupational health expertise Incident management Food processing plant experience Safety regulations Environmental legislation Spreadsheets Job-specific skills training (staff training program) Compliance audits & assessments Production risk assessment Environmental compliance Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Manufacturing facility experience Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Environmental law compliance support experience Hazard identification and correction Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Food industry Safety audits for hazard identification Certified Safety Professional Productivity software Occupational safety risk assessments Training & development Root cause analysis Environmental safety protocols

Full Job Description Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist Location:

Alexandria, VA The ideal candidate will have hands-on EHS experience in food manufacturing, food processing, cold storage, warehousing, or industrial production, along with strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and practical experience implementing safety programs on the production floor. The Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving Environmental, Health & Safety programs within a high-volume food manufacturing environment.

This position will conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments, support regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, deliver employee training, monitor corrective actions, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

The Specialist will work closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Site Leadership to identify hazards, implement effective controls, reduce workplace incidents, and drive continuous improvement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. 2-4 years of EHS experience, preferably within: Food manufacturing Food processing Cold storage Warehouse operations Industrial manufacturing or production Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and local safety/environmental regulations.

Hands-on experience with:

Safety inspections and audits Incident investigations Root-cause analysis Risk assessments Corrective-action management Employee safety training Understanding of common food-production hazards, including: Wet floors Hot surfaces Sharp tools Automated machinery Sanitation chemicals Forklifts and powered industrial trucks Refrigerated and freezer environments Repetitive-motion activities Lockout/Tagout requirements Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with EHS management systems, EHS reporting platforms, or Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person