Sr. EHS Specialist

pSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /p pbLocation: /b REMOTE, Other/Not Applicable, BE /p pWe, at Leggett Platt Inc., are searching for a Sr. EHS Specialistwithin our EHSteam to help support our UK Spring business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives. /p pAs a Sr. EHS Specialist you will have the opportunity to support and strengthen EHS’ performance across its European operations. Reporting directly to the Regional EHS Manager, this role works closely with site EHS representatives and site leadership to help improve compliance, reduce risk, support practical EHS solutions, and promote consistent execution of BU and corporate EHS expectations. The role requires strong EHS and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) knowledge, good judgment, and the ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate complex or high-risk matters. /p h3So, what will you be doing as a Sr. EHS Specialist? /h3 ul liSupport regional EHS plans and improvement activities aligned with corporate goals, BU priorities, and site-specific risks across Europe. /li liServe as a regional EHS resource to site leadership teams on regulatory expectations, safety culture, employee engagement, and practical risk reduction. /li liWork independently to assess site needs, prioritize EHS actions, and recommend practical solutions, escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Regional EHS Manager as required. /li liMaintain visible field presence during site visits and provide hands‑on guidance to local leaders, supervisors, employees, and EHS representatives. /li liIdentify EHS capability gaps at assigned sites and help strengthen local ownership, accountability, and execution. /li liPromote consistent adoption of corporate EHS expectations while interpreting country-specific regulatory requirements and operating practices. /li liWork collectively with site EHS representatives and site leadership to ensure incidents, near misses, and hazards are reported and investigated by the responsible site teams in accordance with company expectations. /li liAssist with incident investigations as needed, particularly for complex, recurring, or higher-risk events, by helping site teams evaluate facts, identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and consider the hierarchy of controls. /li liAnalyze incident trends and recurring findings to identify systemic prevention opportunities and recommend practical process improvements. /li liShare lessons learned and support preventive actions across assigned facilities. /li libCompliance Risk Management /b /li liMonitor and support compliance with applicable EU-level requirements, national implementing legislation, and country-specific environmental and occupational safety and health requirements. /li liConduct and support site inspections and assessments related to workplace conditions, work equipment, machinery safety, chemical management, dangerous substances, occupational exposure risks, emergency preparedness, and EHS program implementation. /li liInterpret internal and external compliance challenges and recommend best practices to improve EHS processes, controls, and site-level execution. /li liDevelop practical action plans to close regulatory, program, and risk‑control gaps and monitor progress through sustainable completion. /li liProvide technical guidance for environmental compliance activities, including waste management, hazardous substances, air and water requirements, permits, regulatory reporting, sustainability data, and related inspections or records. /li liSupport implementation of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, REACH, CLP, ATEX, machinery safety, work equipment, and other applicable EHS requirements where relevant to assigned operations. /li liSupport emergency response plans, first aid, fire prevention, procedures, drills, and preparedness activities based on local site risks and regulatory expectations. /li libTraining Development /b /li liProvide guidance/assistance to sites in coordination of required EHS training, including new hire orientation, annual compliance training, regional program rollouts, and site‑specific safety topics. /li liEvaluate training needs based on incident trends, compliance findings, risk assessments, operational changes, worker feedback, site leadership input, and emerging regulatory expectations. /li liCoach site leaders and EHS representatives on safety communication, hazard recognition, worker engagement, accountability, and practical risk control. /li liHelp strengthen site‑level EHS knowledge and capabilities through education, coaching, technical guidance, and practical support. /li libPerformance Monit