Sr. EHS Specialist

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the "Privacy Notice" tab located at: http://privacy.leggett.com. We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist within our Environmental Health & Safety team to help support our Work Furniture business. In our Furniture Components business, we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in upholstered furniture, including recliner mechanisms, seating support systems, and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing, product development, distribution, and sales, we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world. Leggett & Platt is North America's leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private label finished seating. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality contract furniture products. As a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, you will have the opportunity to support and strengthen EHS activities across four facilities in Western Michigan. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by driving regulatory compliance, improving safety performance, supporting environmental initiatives, and fostering a proactive safety culture. The team you will be working with is collaborative, hands-on, and committed to continuous improvement. We value strong leadership, practical problem-solving, employee engagement, and a passion for creating safe and sustainable workplaces. So, what will you be doing as a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist? - Supporting EHS programs and initiatives across four manufacturing facilities in Western Michigan - Partnering with site leadership to improve safety performance, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement - Conducting facility inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews - Leading or supporting incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation - Identifying trends and developing practical solutions to reduce risk and prevent future incidents - Supporting compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA, EPA, EGLE, NFPA, and other applicable regulations - Assisting with environmental programs related to waste management, hazardous materials, air, water, and stormwater requirements - Developing and supporting emergency response plans, drills, and preparedness activities - Coordinating new hire, annual, and site-specific EHS training programs - Coaching leaders and employees on hazard recognition, safety communication, and risk reduction strategies - Monitoring and reporting EHS performance metrics, including injuries, near misses, audits, inspections, and corrective actions - Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of corporate EHS programs and standards - Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Legal, and external agencies to support safety and environmental objectives To be successful in this role, you'll need: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related