EH&S Specialist
The Company Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago, The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to more than 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition process. Once acquired, individual businesses grow by reinvesting earnings into internal growth. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services. Heico’s portfolio of companies are organized into four groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates nearly $4 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). More information about the overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com . Davies Molding LLC, an ITG company, has been a leading supplier of standard knobs, handles, cases, and custom plastic components since 1933. The company has an extensive range of molds and utilizes multiple plastic types that give its customers the widest selection of styles and mountings available. With over 400 products and 9,000 variations in size, shape, color and molded-in metal inserts, Davies supplies top-quality parts engineered to meet any requirement. The once small plastic molding company that stood in downtown Chicago is now the largest manufacturer of plastic knobs and handles in the world today. The EHS Specialist is responsible for all aspects of Environment, Health and Safety programs and regulation compliance. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Key Responsibilities Responsible for the safety of all direct employees and contractors Update, implement, and maintain EH&S policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with OSHA, EPA, Heico and other applicable regulations. Lead safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company standards. Coordinate and deliver EH&S training for employees, including onboarding, refresher training, and specialized safety programs. Lead investigations of workplace incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; document findings and implement corrective/preventive actions. Maintain required records and prepare reports for internal use and external regulatory agencies. Support emergency preparedness efforts, including drills, response planning, and first aid/CPR initiatives. Manage environmental compliance activities such as hazardous waste handling, stormwater, air permitting, and recycling programs. Partner with supervisors and employees to promote employee engagement and continuous improvement in safety performance. Serve as the primary point of contact for EH&S-related inquiries, inspections, and audits. Monitor industry best practices and regulatory changes to keep facility programs up to date. Verify contractor compliance with applicable standards Leadership and Team Management Leading with Emotional Intelligence and empathy. Inspire a culture of collaboration and trust to encourage employees to take ownership of their safety responsibilities while setting clear performance expectations. Provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to safety standards. Track team performance, leading and lagging key performance indicators (KPIs), and allocating resources effectively to maintain operational efficiency and safety. Resolve conflicts promptly and fairly, fostering harmony and alignment with EHS goals. Manage company EHS data management system (Benchmark Gensuite) to ensure proper utilization to the Corporate expectations. Analyzing and providing data as needed to determine trends and actions to improve EHS performance. Measure EHS performance utilizing a scorecard that will summarize and provide feedback to individual departments, so each organization is aware and measured to their EHS performance. Safety Culture Promotion Empower employees to exercise stop-work authority when they identify unsafe conditions. Develop and conduct safety briefings and other communications as needed to highlight key risks and expected actions. Actively participate in safety team meetings and Learning Teams to reinforce a culture of improvement. Recognize and reward employees for practicing safe behaviors and contributing to safety initiatives. Communication and Employee Engagement Facilitate regular safety meetings to share updates, address concerns, and encourage open feedback. Use inclusive language and actively listen to employee suggestions to build trust and collaboration. Share safety expectations and key performance indicators (KPIs) through visual tools like safety boards. Foster a no-blame environment where employees feel safe to report hazards and incidents. Facilitate team safety discussions and support peer-to-peer communication. Actively communicate safety alerts across departments, business groups, and the broader organization to ensure shared awareness, continuous improvement, and alignment on safety best practices. Training, Education, and Coaching Organize and lead regular safety training sessions tailored to specific job roles and risks including the correct use of tools, equipment, and PPE. Conduct hands-on safety drills to ensure team preparedness for emergencies and high-risk tasks. Pair new employees with experienced safety mentors to support skill development and onboarding. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and promote cross-training opportunities. Provide real-time coaching to reinforce best practices and address gaps in knowledge or behavior. Hazard Identification and Control Ensure Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) to identify and address potential hazards are conducted properly and up to date. Encourage employees to report safety concerns, near-misses, accidents, and injuries and collaborate on solutions to prevent incidents. Additionally, communicate findings clearly broadly to the team. Use safety tools like checklists, risk assessment matrices, and Learning Teams to evaluate work environments. Monitor high-risk activities closely including non-routine tasks. Ensure hazard inspections, audits, and hazard hunts are conducted and steps are taken to improve performance. Implement corrective actions for identified risks and track their effectiveness over time. Ensuring that guarding, interlocks, emergency-stops, and other safety devices are regularly tested. Environmental Stewardship Monitor and manage waste disposal, emissions, and discharges to ensure compliance with regulations. Train employees on site-specific environmental policies, and eco-friendly practices, such as recycling and energy conservation. Conduct regular environmental audits and address identified risks promptly. Report incidents to EHS immediately. Verify contractor compliance with regulations and site-specific procedures. Prepare for environmental incidents, such as spills, with appropriate response plans and training. Salary range: $70,000- $80,000 annually, based on experience/qualifications Job Benefits: Competitive Salary Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401 (k) Short & Long Term Disability Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Tuition Assistance Program Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. 2–5 years of experience in EH&S within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement improvements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with EH&S (Benchmark Gensuite) software a plus. Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles Certifications such as OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or other EH&S credentials preferred. Working knowledge of the OSHA VPP program including experience in pursuing certification Ability to travel for training, meetings, facility visits or other reasons deemed necessary. Key Competencies (Desirable) Bilingual – English/Spanish is a plus Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities. Ability to influence and foster a culture of accountability and safety. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Working Conditions Manufacturing facility environment with exposure to shop floor activities, machinery, noise, and chemicals. Requires regular presence on the production floor and occasional off-shift support. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly/occasionally required to sit, walk and/or stand. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance. May need to work more than 8 hours per day. EOE M/F/D/V
