Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

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

Ready to join a company that puts people and safety first? Apply now and help us shape a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.

Kaidi LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.