Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking an EHS Safety Specialist to support environmental, health, and safety operations within a pharmaceutical facility in Raritan, NJ. This role is focused on OSHA general industry compliance, injury prevention, safety training, incident investigations, and supporting a strong safety culture on the production floor.

This opportunity is best suited for candidates with manufacturing safety experience. Candidates with public safety, law enforcement, EMS, or security-only backgrounds will not be a fit for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and company EHS policies
• Perform manufacturing floor safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis; implement corrective actions
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and safety documentation
• Deliver employee safety training, onboarding, and PPE compliance programs
• Manage and ensure compliance with environmental regulations
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to reduce workplace hazards and improve safety performance
• Support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor production processes for safe work practices
• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement and coaching

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related field with 3+ years of manufacturing safety experience

Required Experience

• OSHA General Industry experience in pharmaceutical, production, or industrial environments
• Experience with safety audits, incident investigations, OSHA logs, and employee safety training
• Knowledge of industrial safety programs, PPE compliance, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or production facility experience
• OSHA 30 General Industry certification
• Experience with behavior-based safety programs or continuous improvement initiatives

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on employee safety and operational excellence within a growing manufacturing environment. We offer competitive compensation, full benefits, PTO, and 401(k) company match.