Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: 1682 KETTERING STREET - IRVINE, CA 92614Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearJob Description: EHS Specialist                                                  
As an EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Specialist at Brothers Desserts you are the champion that focuses our efforts to achieve the safety mission. The right candidate for this role will be a problem solver who influences people and process to ensure we meet our goals and reduce risk to our employees and the environment.

Key Responsibilities


Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, and local regulations
Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
Support EHS programs (LOTO, PPE, hazard communication, waste management, etc.)
Investigate incidents, root causes, and implement corrective actions
Support regulatory inspections and third‑party audits
Promote continuous improvement and a strong safety culture by leading Safety committee, SLTs (Safety Learning team)


Required Skills


Advanced understanding of EHS, manufacturing, and regulatory practices
Hazard analysis and risk‑assessment skills
Excellent communication, coaching and training abilities
Incident investigation and root‑cause analysis
Data tracking, report writing, and documentation accuracy
Knowledge of food manufacturing regulations (FDA, FSMA, GMPs)
Ability to work cross‑functionally with production, QA, HR and maintenance teams

QualificationsQualifications


2–3 years of EHS experience, preferably in food manufacturing or similar regulated environment
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDA/FSMA, and GMP standards
Strong communication, training, and problem‑solving skills
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Bilingual Preferred: English/Spanish


Applicable Certifications would include:


OSHA 30 (General Industry or Construction)
Process Safety Management (PSM)
HACCP
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
First Aid/CPR