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Position Summary

The **EHS Specialist** will support the site in a wide range of activities related to Environment, Health, and Safety. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, wastewater and hazardous waste management), while fostering a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in operational practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Implement and maintain site-specific **EHS policies, programs, and procedures** aligned with company and regulatory standards.

+ Conduct incident investigations and **root cause analyses** , ensuring corrective actions are completed and verified for effectiveness.

+ Prepare and maintain **regulatory reports, permits, and documentation** , collaborating with Site Leadership, Corporate EHS, and Legal as needed.

+ Maintain accurate and accessible compliance records while protecting confidentiality where required.

+ Maintain an active presence in production and warehouse areas to proactively identify risks and engage employees.

+ Promote a culture of reporting for incidents, near misses, and continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Ensure contractors are properly trained and compliant with all company and governmental safety requirements.

+ Inspect and maintain all **safety and emergency response equipment** to ensure readiness.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on EHS goals and share best practices across the organization.

Education & Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Talents

+ Knowledge of **OSHA, EPA, and hazardous waste management** regulations.

+ Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels.

+ Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to exercise sound professional judgment.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

+ Demonstrated integrity and commitment to continuous improvement and risk reduction.

Pay and Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this position is completely flexible. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

+ Medical, HSA, dental, vision

+ FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)

+ Life and AD&D insurance

+ Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability

+ EAP, identity theft pr

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.

We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.

Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today.

As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.