EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist |


Utilimaster |


Landisville, PA

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are

At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, ITU, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the EHS Specialist for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Landisville, PA, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the health and safety of our employees, customers, and community. You will accomplish this by developing and maintaining effective EHS processes through risk reduction strategies and implementation of management systems.

As the EHS Specialist, you will embrace the role as the primary EHS technical expert for two of our five manufacturing plants. You will review processes, identify risks, and work with management to implement tools to fill gaps. You will also be involved with onboarding safety training and managing the EHS and sustainable development programs.

You will also:

• Identify and mitigate potential EHS risks through implementing EHS management systems
• Manage health, safety, and environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste management, air emissions permits, SARA Tier II reporting, Form R reporting, and other applicable EHS programs
• Direct and coordinate EHS training for employees to ensure compliance and understanding
• Guide and direct business units toward compliance with all environmental regulations and policies
• Facilitate projects that lead to reductions in accidents, energy, water usage, and waste minimization
• Ensure the timely submittal of required health, environmental, and safety regulatory reports
• Conduct EHS inspections and audits throughout the entire manufacturing facility
• Identify existing or potential hazards and determine corrective and preventive measures
• Assist with incident investigations and problem-solving activities
• Administer initial Workers' Compensation functions
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local OSHA regulations, safety codes, and environmental quality regulations
• Conduct job safety risk assessments (JSAs) and environmental risk assessments
• Coordinate environmental waste disposal schedule and maintain the waste manifest records
• Manage the Medical First Responders Team and participate on the HazMat team
• Maintain and manage DOT and CDL driver files, medical physical cards, and required and completed training

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Landisville, PA by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Associates degree required
• 4+ years of related EHS experience in manufacturing
• Completed training in hazardous material accumulation, recycling, container management, and spill response, and willing to attend a refresher course annually
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Willing and able to travel approximately 25% of the time

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Sound judgment with a reputation for making timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions
• A track record of handling multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Versatility, flexibility, and the willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

Learn More

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Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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