EHS Specialist

Job Summary

EHS Specialist

Are you passionate about creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace while making a meaningful impact on people and the environment every day?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based in Migdal HaEmek, Israel (onsite role). Be part of a proactive, dedicated, and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Own and lead the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) agenda for the manufacturing site, including compliance, risk management, employee engagement, and the implementation of continuous improvement programs to foster a safe and sustainable workplace.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety laws, regulations, permits, and corporate standards.
• Lead incident and accident investigations and manage effective injury and illness case management, including return-to-work programs.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate environmental, health and safety training programs while maintaining all required documentation and training records.
• Monitor, collect, analyze, and report environmental and safety performance data, compliance metrics, incidents, and progress against objectives.
• Lead and participate in employee engagement initiatives, including safety committees, ergonomic assessments, and incident investigation teams.
• Review new operations, equipment, processes, and facility changes to identify and mitigate environmental, health and safety risks before implementation.
• Lead the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and transportation requirements.
• Manage the development and execution of capital projects to improve EHS for the site
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure all chemical and material-related documentation remains current and compliant.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or another related discipline.
• Certified Safety Officer.
• 2-4 years of environmental, health and safety experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Experience monitoring occupational exposures such as noise, airborne contaminants, and other industrial hygiene hazards.
• Proven experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing practical environmental, health and safety solutions.
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with, supporting, or liaising with regulatory agencies and external auditors.
• Strong project management, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Business-level English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  
  

• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Health and Safety Management certification or equivalent professional qualification.
• Self-driven, positive mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  
  

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on the safety, health, and environmental performance of a global manufacturing site.
• Work with experienced regional and global environmental, health and safety professionals.
• Exposure to international standards, best practices, and continuous improvement projects.
• Professional onboarding and training opportunities.
• Ongoing learning and career development programs.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and purpose-driven work environment.