Job Description

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.



The EHS Specialist, based at the Totowa, NJ plant, reports directly to the EHS Manager. The department is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs to improve employee safety. Responsibilities include identifying potential risks and enforcing protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate commitment to safety, both personal and of your colleagues. Coordinate and maintain all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs across two facilities. Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and company procedures and initiatives, including maintaining ISO 45001 certification. Identify and address EHS hazards proactively. Foster a positive safety culture through visible engagement in injury, illness and environmental prevention initiatives. Monitor and report program effectiveness; collaborate with leadership to recommend improvements. Partner across departments and with internal experts to implement safety enhancements. Maintain updated records, training documentation, metrics, training materials and SDS sheets. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in safety or related degree preferred. Minimum 3+ years of experience in the EHS field within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Demonstrated experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and root cause analysis. Comprehensive understanding of safety programs, including LOTOTO, machine guarding, hazardous waste management, respiratory protection, and confined space entry. Familiarity with OSHA regulations and NJ state safety and environmental regulations. Experience with ISO 45001 and/or 14001 systems; internal auditing experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in computer and internet use, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and organizational tasks. Flexibility to work second or third shift, including occasional weekends as needed.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

CSP and/or ASP certification preferred

Working Environment:

Plants are large, open floor areas with loud machinery, requiring some areas for workers to wear ear protection to guard against noise. Workers are exposed to high temperatures during the summer months. Some work in cold environments during winter months. You will be exposed to a dusty work environment due to raw materials. Materials may contain allergens (eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, milk, fish, shellfish, wheat).

Physical Requirements:

Sits, Stands, Walks, Kneels, and Bends frequently. Frequently uses hand/finger dexterity for typing. Reaches above and below the shoulders. Corrected vision, speaking ability, and hearing are usually involved in performing written and verbal job functions. Frequently lift 25-pounds.

Travel Requirements:

Travel as needed for company business. Domestic and International travel may be required.

Our offer

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, location and business or organizational needs. The base salary range for this role is $75,000 to $93,000 annually. In addition, we offer:

Variable bonus potential*
Paid time off, including company holidays*
Medical, dental and vision coverage*
401K with company match*
Education assistance*
Short- and long-term disability*
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)*

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of EUR1,288.1 million and had a workforce of 2,399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com



Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.



Corbion provides reasonable accommodation to applicants.



EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.