Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

Beyond Meat is focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience.  The Operations Team is a matrix organization within Beyond Meat that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins. They are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in Devault, PA as an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist. 

The EHS Specialist supports the implementation and ongoing maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safe working environment. This role partners with site leadership and cross-functional teams to support safety initiatives, training, and continuous improvement efforts across the facility. This role will be responsible to ensure all facilities and reports are in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.  

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the implementation and maintenance of employee health and safety programs in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements. 

• Assist in developing compliance procedures, plans, permits, and required regulatory reports. 

• Support continuous improvement of site safety programs based on operational needs. 

• Deliver Health & Safety (HSI) training for plant team members. 

• Assist with the development and delivery of safety training content for employees, contractors, and visitors. 

• Track and report training completion and compliance.  

• Communicate EHS expectations and policies to employees and third-party contractors. 

• Maintain company-mandated and regulatory records for accuracy and completeness. 

• Participate in internal EHS and compliance audits and support corrective action tracking and closure. 

• Assist with monitoring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company EHS requirements. 

• Participate in incident investigations and support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. 

• Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to identify workplace hazards and recommend risk-reduction measures. 

• Support site PPE programs and ensure appropriate use and availability. 

• Manages our Workers’ Compensation program and partners with the Insurance company to help manage cases. 

• Coordinate with external vendors supporting EHS initiatives (e.g., CPR training, ergonomic assessments, first aid services). 

• Support emergency preparedness, disaster response, and pandemic response planning and compliance activities. 

• Coordinate emergency drills and response activities as needed. 

• Partner with plant management and cross-functional teams to support EHS initiatives. 

• Provide technical EHS support across areas such as: 

• Machine