Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

At Winland Foods, safety is more than compliance—it’s a core value. Guided by our principles of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration, we are committed to protecting our people, our facilities, and our communities.

As an EHS & Risk Management Specialist, you will be a key driver of site-level environmental, health, safety, and security excellence. You’ll partner with leadership to create a culture where every employee goes home safe, risks are effectively managed, and operations meet or exceed all regulatory and internal standards.

This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about safety, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement. You’ll not only support compliance—you’ll shape strategy, lead programs, and directly impact how safety and risk management are lived every day.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Posting Title:

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description:

Schedule: Mon- Fri

Work Location: 611 E. Marceau St. St. Louis MO

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with match, STL/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection plan, Legal and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $61,000 to $104,000 annual with additional bonus potential.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with Strategy & Compliance

  • Support Corporate EHS & RM direction while tailoring programs to meet site-specific needs.

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards, as well as internal policies and audits.

  • Partner with regulators and serve as site liaison for inspections, permits, and reporting.

• Drive a Culture of Safety

  • Lead site safety committee and cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.

  • Deliver impactful training, including new hire orientation, PPE programs, and emergency response preparedness.

  • Champion employee engagement through initiatives like near-miss programs, safety campaigns, and continuous improvement projects.

• Risk Management & Incident Prevention

  • Implement incident investigation processes, identify root causes, and track corrective actions.

  • Analyze data trends and proactively develop solutions to reduce injuries, environmental events, and security risks.

  • Manage Workers’ Compensation processes, ensuring injured employees receive timely, quality care.

• Program Implementation & Oversight

  • Maintain and update safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hearing conservation, industrial hygiene, and SDS management.

  • Ensure readiness of first aid supplies, AED testing, and compliance with health monitoring programs.

  • Support environmental compliance audits, sustainability initiatives, and reporting requirements.

• Collaboration & Best Practice Sharing

  • Work closely with Operations, FSQ, Engineering, and Maintenance to embed safety into daily processes.

  • Represent the site in EHS & RM networks, roundtables, and best-practice sharing across the company.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to leaders and employees, reinforcing ownership of EHS at every level.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Participation in safety orientations for new employees.

• Participation in administering plant hearing conservation program and annual audiometric testing.

• Industrial hygiene monitoring and equipment maintenance.

• Manage OptiCare – Virtual Nurse system

• Maintaining Plant SDS Program using Sphera

• Maintaining Brady Lock Pro (LOTO Instructions) for all machinery plant wide.

• Support plant EHS Audits.

• Technical lead for Lock Out/Tagout activities. 

• Best Practice sharing between sites.

• Lead Round Table review calls with EHS Leaders. 

• Conduct site visits on an as needed basis to assist with program roll out, hazard mitigation, completion of Program Element Assessments and internal audits. 

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience: 3+ years in EHS, risk management, or compliance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of OSHA/EPA standards; familiarity with safety information systems (e.g., SiteHawk, ISN, Alchemy) preferred.

• Skills:

  • Expertise in hazard recognition, risk assessment, and incident investigation.

  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

  • Organizational agility and the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

• Mindset: A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement and employee well-being.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.