Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day—building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with limitless entrepreneurial spirit, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist will play a critical role in protecting associate well-being and driving a facility-wide safety culture.

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is critical to the safety and well-being of Fanatics associates, serving as a strategic partner across all departments to ensure environmental health and safety standards meet the requirements of Fanatics and all governing bodies. This role leads site safety committees and first responder teams, conducts hazard assessments and audits, manages compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and drives a proactive safety mindset throughout the facility. The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT
Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

• Lead the site Safety Committee and First Responder team, ensuring all required certifications remain current and that both teams operate at a high standard of readiness.

• Partner cross-functionally with Human Resources and all facility departments to align safety practices, manage workers' compensation claims, and implement corrective actions from incident investigations.

• Coach and develop associates on safe work habits, OSHA-required training topics, and Fanatics safety policies, fostering shared ownership of a safe work environment.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Serve as the facility's primary contact for all governmental or outside safety inspections, representing Fanatics with professionalism and accuracy.

• Act as representative for local community safety councils or committees, ensuring Fanatics' commitment to safe operations extends beyond the facility walls.

• Provide or facilitate immediate aid for associates, visitors, vendors, or guests requiring assistance or medical attention, ensuring every person on site is supported.

• Maintain and report daily, weekly, and monthly safety metrics presented within the facility and across the network to keep all stakeholders informed.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices through on-site inspections and audits; develop and implement controls resulting from hazard analysis and measure their effectiveness.

• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed and new equipment introductions, recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures including ergonomic considerations.

• Lead accident and incident investigations utilizing the 5 Why methodology; compile, analyze, interpret, and report findings to drive root-cause resolution and prevent recurrence.

• Maintain the 5S database, perform weekly 5S audits across all areas, and support department Six Sigma activities to continuously improve facility operations.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Ensure all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and codes are observed at all times, proactively identifying and informing management of compliance issues and improvement opportunities.

• Support daily, weekly, and monthly compliance audits, translating findings into actionable recommendations that reduce associate exposure to unsafe conditions.

• Adhere to all department and company standards, operating procedures, and safety requirements, modeling the behaviors expected of all associates.

• Remain available to respond to facility-related emergencies and work non-regular hours as business needs require, demonstrating a relentless commitment to associate safety.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY
We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes

• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance

• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working

• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING
Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of applicable experience in an Environmental, Health, and Safety position, with demonstrated ability to implement and manage safety programs in a facility environment.

• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and the ability to apply regulatory requirements to real-world facility conditions.

• Technical expertise in implementing safety controls with a continuous improvement mindset to evolve safety processes over time.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for tracking metrics, preparing reports, and communicating findings to management and associates.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver training, conduct audits, and present safety data clearly to varied audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Availability to respond to facility-related emergencies and flexibility to work non-regular hours as business needs require.

Education:
Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety.

WORK LOCATION
On-site: Your work location will be onsite in {{Waxahachi, Texas}}.

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset—We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined & Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.