EH&S Specialist

Position Summary:

The EHS Specialist will report to the Senior EHS Manager and support the Carrollton Cable and NWS plants in Carrollton, GA. This role is responsible for strengthening the site’s safety culture by influencing safe behaviors, building strong relationships with employees and frontline leaders, and promoting a proactive approach to workplace safety and employee wellbeing.

The EHS Specialist will maintain a visible presence in the manufacturing environment, partnering with operations to identify and reduce risk, support continuous improvement, and reinforce a safety‑conscious mindset at all levels of the organization. This role is critical to supporting Lightera Carrollton’s journey toward a proactive, employee‑owned safety culture.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Candidates actively pursuing a degree will be considered. Equivalent documented Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of one (1) year of hands‑on experience performing Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities in a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment.
• Qualifying EHS experience includes hazard identification and risk assessments, safety inspections or audits, incident investigation support, employee safety training, regulatory compliance support, or participation in site EHS programs.
• Experience gained solely through production, maintenance, engineering, or supervisory roles will be considered qualifying only if the role included documented, direct Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) responsibilities.
• Foundational knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety principles, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth in EHS.

Additional Qualifications : (Preferred)

• Progress toward or interest in pursuing CSP, CIH, or other recognized EHS certifications.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts.
• Experience with safety committees, KY（危険予知, Kiken Yochi） activities, safety observations, or employee engagement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support and promote Environmental, Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company requirements.

• Actively influence safe behaviors through regular floor presence, employee engagement, and safe work observations.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and Gemba Walks; lead KY（危険予知, Kiken Yochi） activities and ensure follow‑up on corrective actions.
• Develop, update, and implement EHS procedures and policies, including machine safety, lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, overhead cranes, and industrial hygiene programs.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and other teams to implement practical, cross‑functional safety improvements.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis; track corrective actions to completion.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training and provide technical safety guidance to all departments.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response planning.
• Track and communicate safety performance trends and improvement opportunities.
• Continuously develop technical EHS knowledge and leadership capability through training and hands‑on learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of EHS principles in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Strong observation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to respectfully challenge unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Initiative, curiosity, and learning agility.

General Expectations:

• Exhibit strong communication skills in all professional interactions.
• Maintain proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with care.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with the company's “Standards of Conduct” in all activities.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Employees view the EHS Specialist as a trusted partner and resource.
• Increased employee participation in safety observations, KY（危険予知, Kiken Yochi） activities, and safety improvement actions.
• Proactive identification and reduction of risk.
• Demonstrated growth in technical EHS knowledge and leadership capability.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.