Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: 3109 Plant Water Road, Knoxville, TN 37914

Shift & Schedule This position supports the Knoxville team and works Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility for overtime is required based on business needs.

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist provides technical safety, health, and environmental support across the facility. This role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, IT, Finance, Facilities, and Manufacturing teams to drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards.

The EHS Specialist will support the implementation of safety policies, procedures, training programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while promoting employee engagement and accountability in workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety, health, and environmental programs and policies to ensure OSHA and EPA compliance
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions and control measures
• Assist with accident investigations, safety inspections, and compliance audits while driving timely corrective actions
• Promote employee involvement in safety initiatives and at-risk behavior prevention
• Conduct regular facility inspections and environmental audits
• Deliver instructor-led safety and environmental training programs
• Develop site-specific safety training materials, lesson plans, and documentation
• Monitor and communicate safety performance metrics, trends, and compliance data
• Maintain organized and accurate safety and environmental records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, ergonomics, and environmental compliance
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Partner cross-functionally to support plant-wide EHS initiatives
• Follow all Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Targeted annual compensation range of $60,000–$75,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. 

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

• Experience in safety, health, and environmental program implementation, preferably within a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations

• Experience developing and maintaining compliance programs preferred

• Strong training and presentation skills with the ability to develop clear technical documentation and lesson plans

• Experience with ergonomic solutions in manufacturing environments preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and