Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Plainwell Area

Job Description

Job Description

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $64,000 - $97,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in environmental health & safety specialist? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Plainwell seeking experienced Environmental Health & Safety Specialists.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Plainwell region seeking Environmental Health & Safety Specialists. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local EHS regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all employees, including new hire orientation and ongoing refreshers.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions for accidents and near misses.
• Manage hazardous waste streams, including proper storage, labeling, disposal, and record-keeping.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, and Machine Guarding.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, prepare regulatory reports, and track key performance indicators.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of EHS experience, specifically within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Proven ability to conduct hazard assessments, implement EHS programs, and deliver training.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with EHS management software platforms (e.g., Cority, Gensuite, Intelex).
• HAZWOPER 24 or 40-hour certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting ergonomic risk assessments.
• Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, EHS Specialist, HSE Specialist, Safety Specialist, Health and Safety Specialist, EHS Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, Environmental Compliance Specialist, Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, Safety Officer, EHS Advisor, Workplace Safety Specialist, Industrial Safety Specialist, Health & Safety Officer, EHS Professional

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.