EHS Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : EHS Specialist

Roxboro, NC | Full-Time | On-Site

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About Us

At POLYWOOD®, we believe in creating spaces that connect people with the outdoors and with each other. We design and build outdoor furniture that’s as durable as it is timeless, using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD® lumber made from recycled plastics.

But we’re more than a furniture company. We’re makers, storytellers, and problem-solvers who care deeply about craftsmanship, community, and the planet. Our commitment to quality extends beyond our products, it’s reflected in the way we care for our people and the environment they work in.

That’s why safety is at the heart of how we operate. We know that protecting our employees and empowering them to work with confidence is essential to our success. This role is a key part of that mission, helping us uphold high standards of compliance, innovation, and care for the people who make POLYWOOD® possible.

About the Role

POLYWOOD® is looking for a hands-on EHS Specialist to champion workplace safety and people operations at our Roxboro, NC facility. This role is designed for someone with manufacturing experience, familiar with machine safety, robotics, or automated operations, who understands the realities of working in an environment where safety is critical.

You’ll be responsible for incident management, OSHA compliance, and the development of proactive safety programs that keep our teams protected and engaged. At the same time, you’ll provide HR support including leave administration, workers’ compensation, and HRIS data management.

If you’re someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment, is confident with OSHA basics, and enjoys combining hands-on safety leadership with HR responsibilities, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at a growing company.

Who You Are :

You’re a proactive and collaborative safety-minded EHS professional who thrives in manufacturing. You’re passionate about compliance but also about building a culture where employees feel safe, respected, and supported. You’re comfortable with technology, confident handling sensitive information, and skilled at balancing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

What You’ll Do : Lead Safety Programs

• Develop and implement safety policies and programs that elevate safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Manage site safety programs including OSHA-required training, compliance tracking, injury / near miss reporting, investigations, audits, and SDS management.
• Oversee core OSHA standards such as Hazard Communication, LOTO, PPE, walking / working surfaces, machine guarding, electrical safety, fire safety, emergency action plans, respiratory protection, confined spaces, and OSHA recordkeeping / reporting.
• Partner with leadership to identify risks, address gaps, and create proactive safety initiatives.
• Coordinate with contracted vendors and the HR Safety team to maintain environmental, health, and safety compliance.

Support HR Operations

Be a Trusted Resource

What You Bring :

Why POLYWOOD® : What We Offer and Why It Matters

This is more than an EHS role, it’s a chance to shape the safety culture at a company built on innovation and care for its people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in employees’ day-to-day lives, while also building your career in both HR and Safety leadership.

You’ll join a company that values people, innovation, and continuous improvement. You’ll work in a collaborative team environment with opportunities to lead, contribute, and grow. Compensation is competitive and includes comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, 401(k), paid time off, and real career advancement opportunities.

POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

EHS, Safety

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