Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Job Description

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

About Us

Join us in bringing Grand Haven's newest manufacturing facility to life! Kaidi LLC is a Smart Office division of Kaidi Electrical, and we produce inline actuators and understructure assemblies for height-adjustable desk applications. We are building up our manufacturing capacity in Grand Haven, MI, and you will be on the ground floor, helping shape the company's direction from its earliest stages. You will be surrounded by a team passionate about creating something new and innovative. The pace is fast, the work is meaningful, and every contribution counts. At Kaidi, you're not just filling a role-you're building a vision. If you're excited about seeing tangible results from your work, and you thrive in a dynamic environment where growth is constant, joining Kaidi could be the journey of a lifetime!

Job Overview

Are you passionate about safety and sustainability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a proactive Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join our team and lead the charge in maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace.

In this role, you'll partner with operations and leadership to implement EHS programs, promote best practices, and ensure we meet all regulatory requirements-while helping us build a strong safety culture from the ground up.

Essential Duties

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements

Conduct safety audits, job hazard analyses, and routine inspections

Investigate incidents and lead root cause analysis and follow-up actions

Deliver safety training and onboarding for plant employees and supervisors

Maintain accurate EHS documentation (SDS, OSHA 300 logs, permits, etc.)

Champion environmental initiatives-waste reduction, energy savings, and pollution prevention

Collaborate with teams on safety improvements and project planning

Support internal and external EHS audits and ISO certifications (if applicable)

Track and report EHS performance metrics

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, representing the typical expectations for the role. The team member may be asked to perform additional duties deemed vital by leadership

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Working knowledge of OSHA/EPA standards and EHS best practices

Strong communication skills and ability to engage with all levels of the workforce

Self-directed individual with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Comfortable using Microsoft Office and EHS software systems

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications like CSP, ASP, or CHMM are a big plus

Experience with Laser Cutting, Powder Coating, and Finishing

Steel furniture manufacturing experience

Why You'll Love Working Here

Opportunity to make a real impact on the safety and well-being of our people

Supportive and hands-on team environment

Room to grow - professionally and personally

Commitment to innovation and sustainability

Competitive pay and benefits including medical/dental/vision

Working Environment

On-site role in a production facility - daily presence on the shop floor required

Ability to access and navigate all areas of the facilities and perform the above-mentioned essential duties

Occasional travel will be required for multi-site support or training

Full-time