EHS/Continuous Improvement Specialist

The Sr. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) & Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist is responsible for leading and executing the EHS and continuous improvement strategies across operations. This role drives a culture of “Safety Always”, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with organizational goals in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Sr. EHS & Continuous Improvement Specialist collaborates with supervisor(s) and cross-functional teams to implement effective systems, provide coaching, and cultivate a proactive culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role oversees both the EHS compliance programs and continuous improvement projects while leveraging Lean tools, behavior-based safety practices, and data-driven decision-making to advance operational performance and employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and enforce EHS policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational goals.

• Champion a “Safety First” mindset across all operations and teams.

• Conduct risk assessments, investigations, and root cause analyses of incidents; develop and oversee corrective actions.

• Deliver regulatory and site-specific EHS training; maintain documentation and reporting systems.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.

• Conduct audits and inspections to assess and improve site EHS performance.

• Serve as a strategic partner to improve safety culture and accountability

• Partner with all levels of the organization to drive change, foster engagement, and implement improvements aligned with business objectives.

• Lead the execution of CI strategies, initiatives, and projects to drive measurable improvements in operations.

• Manage site CI initiatives, ensuring delivery on KPIs: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.

• Oversee and ensure effective use of the Leading 2 Lean system, including training, implementation, and maintenance.

• Coach teams on X-matrix and A3 deployment; support Value Stream Mapping and advanced problem-solving initiatives.

• Provide technical training oversight, working with operations to ensure development and delivery of robust training materials.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.

• Lead by example, demonstrating LT Corp’s “The Way We Lead” (servant leader, devoted, resilient, growth mindset, team player, trustworthy, fun-loving) leadership traits and reinforcing LT Corp’s purpose, core beliefs, and values to all team members.

Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in EHS and Continuous Improvement roles within a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated success in deploying Lean tools, facilitating Kaizen events, and leading cultural change.

• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and best practices in safety and environmental compliance.

• Experience with technical platforms such as FlexSim, and MiniTab preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong analytical, communication, and coaching skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-directed; able to lead others

• Ability to lead strategic Kaizen Events

• Ability to motivate and influence others to achieve HSE goals

• Ability to assess risk and exercise independent judgment when making recommendations

• Ability to lead advanced problem-solving sessions across site(s) with various levels of leadership

• Highest level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Advanced MS Office experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts through various methods to various audiences.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Aligned with highest integrity and family values

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