EHS & Learning Systems Specialist

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

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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