Senior EHS&S Specialist - 1st Shift

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.The Sr. EHS&S Specialist will lead all aspects of Environment, Health, Safety & Security for the Huntsville manufacturing facility located in Huntsville, AL on first shift. The Sr. Specialist ensures compliance with internal and external EHS regulatory requirements including local, state and federal requirements. This individual helps lead site implementation of Polaris enterprise-wide Environmental, Health, Safety and Security policies, procedures and initiatives, promotes cross-site standards and best practice sharing, and participates on enterprise-wide EHS project teams.This position will be a member of the Corporate EHS team with reporting responsibilities to the Huntsville site Manager of Environment, Health, Safety, Security & FacilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnderstands, implements and ensures compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and Security regulations, Polaris objectives, policies and procedures with the second shift teamImplements requirements pertaining to environmental compliance, pollution prevention and resource efficiencyOversees and manages regulatory agency inspectionsConducts routine safety and environmental inspections and audits; ensures compliance with internal and external regulatory standards, corrects on-the-spot violations; informs department of findings, recommends corrective or preventative measures, and performs follow-up inspectionsProvides technical assistance to plant personnel on safety and environmental issues.Works with site and corporate EHS&S staff to promote cross-site consistency regarding safety and environmental issues, goals and management systems at all Polaris operating locations.Plans and coordinates safety and environmental training programs; prepares materials; coordinates, schedules and presents training classes; evaluates program effectiveness. (e.g. Hazard Communication, Lock Out Tag Out, Hazardous Waste Management, Storm Water Management, etc.)Assists with ergonomic assessments and provides support and advice for the continuous improvement of job processesLeads incident investigations to identify root cause of unplanned incidents and ensures corrective action measures are executed in a timely manner.Proactively investigates near misses and analyzes EHS reports and facility statistics for trends and patterns to identify potential improvement opportunities.Serves as a resource on facility wide issues related to personnel and asset safety, EHS compliance, emergency action planning and site securityActs as site Emergency Coordinator in the event of evacuation or shelter in place eventsDirects activities of hourly EHS&S techniciansWorks with site contract security team to address security issues in a timely mannerSupports activities at offsite warehouses as neededPerforms other duties as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEBachelor''s degree with an emphasis in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related fieldMinimum of 3-5 years of experience in industrial environmental, health and safety function in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing environmentStrong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Must have great communication, record keeping, and organizational skillsMust have experience and understanding of Machine Guarding rules and regulations and be able to apply those to multi-faceted automated equipment processesMust be able to read and understand safety/environmental rules & regulationsMust be able to conduct effective employee training programsMust be able to build relationships, exercise influence and lead change to meet EHS objectivesAbility to work autonomously, and be resourceful in problem-solvingWe are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!About PolarisAs the global leader in Powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2021 sales of $8.2 billion, Polaris'' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERALâ„¢ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments, and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio. Polaris'' presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. StatementPolaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Created: 2025-10-04