About the role
Description
Position Summary
The EHS & Learning Systems Specialist is responsible for coordinating the organization’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management systems and enterprise-wide training strategy. This role ensures compliance with ISO standards, drives a culture of safety through effective training and competency development, and partners with operations to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
This position focuses on
systems, strategy, and capability-building
, while collaborating closely with site-level EHS resources who lead day-to-day technical safety execution.
Key Responsibilities
1. EHS Management Systems & Compliance
Serve as the
primary owner of the ISO 45001 and 14001 management system
Maintain and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and documentation
Lead internal and external audits; ensure audit readiness across all sites
Monitor regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, state/local) and ensure system alignment
Track, analyze, and report EHS performance metrics (TRIR, LTIR, near misses, etc.)
Partner with site EHS personnel to ensure consistent application of standards
2. Training & Competency Development
Lead the design and execution of a
company-wide training strategy
Develop structured training programs for:
Safety and compliance
Job-specific skills and competencies
Leadership and onboarding
Ensure all training aligns with ISO 45001 competency and awareness requirements
Implement and manage LMS platforms (e.g., Paylocity, Synthesia, or equivalent)
Establish and maintain
training matrices and competency frameworks
Evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
3. Incident & Risk Management (Oversight)
Provide oversight and guidance on incident investigation processes
Ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed and tracked
Partner with EHS Specialists to identify trends and systemic risks
Support development of risk assessments (JHAs, hazard analyses, etc.)
4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Culture
Partner with Operations, HR, and Leadership to promote a
proactive safety culture
Support leadership development related to safety accountability
Drive employee engagement initiatives related to safety and continuous improvement
Act as a key advisor to leadership on EHS and training-related matters
5. Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
Own EHS and training data systems, ensuring accuracy and usability
Develop dashboards and reporting tools for leadership visibility
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to EHS and training
Reporting Structure
Reports to: HR Director / Executive Leadership
Works closely with:
EHS Specialists (site-level execution)
Operations leadership
HR and training stakeholders
#SALIN1 Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, HR, Training & Development, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of experience in EHS, training, or a related function Experience with ISO 45001 or similar management systems strongly preferred Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of EHS management systems (ISO-based preferred) Experience designing and implementing training programs and systems Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Proficiency with LMS platforms and data/reporting tools