Safety Specialist / EHS Coordinator – Manufacturing Operations

$23.00–$26.00/hr+ | Bourbonnais area, IL
Job Type: Full-time, Temp-to-Hire (3+ months) or Direct Hire for the right candidate through Kelly Services
Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Early Leave Fridays; 11:30AM)
Start: After Interviewing

From the Desk of the Recruiter

The right person should know this role is worth their attention.

This is the kind of opening that can genuinely turn into something strong with growth. The pay is now $23.00–$26.00/hr or more, based on experience, and for the right person with the right background, this may be a direct-hire opportunity that could come in above $26/hr. It is a visible safety role with real influence, working closely under site safety leadership in a manufacturing environment that needs someone steady, credible, and respected on the floor.

If you are the type who likes being out in the operation, building trust, tightening standards, and helping a site get better without making everything about yourself, this is where you can thrive. This is not a clipboard-only role. It is floor-facing, people-facing, and best suited to someone who is calm under pressure, direct without being abrasive, and experienced enough to know that the strongest safety leaders learn the operation first and improve it with intention.

That said, we are being selective. We need someone with at least 2 years of recent related safety experience within the last 5 years, ideally in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, and the resume needs to look the part: polished, clear, and professional enough for a safety/quality-facing opportunity.

You’ve read this far and are not scared-off that’s a good sign. Let’s get started!

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Job Details
• Pay: $23.00–$26.00/hr+ based on experience
• Location: Bourbonnais area, IL
• Schedule: Mon–Fri | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Early Leave Fridays; 11:30AM)
• Path: 3+ months temp-to-hire or direct hire for the right background
• Work Style: On-the-floor safety support, coaching, follow-up, documentation, and practical problem-solving

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What You’ll Do
• Support day-to-day EHS/safety execution in a manufacturing environment
• Conduct floor walkthroughs, spot hazards, and push corrective actions through to closure
• Help lead incident reviews, near-miss follow-up, and documentation
• Coach operators, leads, and maintenance partners on safe work practices and compliance expectations
• Deliver concise safety communication, onboarding support, and refresher coaching
• Participate in audits, inspections, and corrective action tracking
• Keep documentation clean, organized, and audit-ready
• Build credibility on the floor by being present, practical, and consistent

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What I’m Looking For (Apply Only If You Meet These)
• 2+ years of recent related safety/EHS/ Manufacturing Supervisory experience within the last 5 years (No gaps over 3 months)
• Manufacturing or warehouse safety experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable being on the floor regularly: standing, walking, observing, coaching
• Able to handle pushback from operators or maintenance without folding or overreacting
• Clear communicator: concise, direct, and solution-focused
• Good judgment: learns the operation first, then improves it
• Strong documentation habits and professional follow-through
• Resume must be polished and presentable to show experience for a safety/quality-facing and/ or manufacturing supervisor experience

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Why This Role Stands Out
• $23.00–$26.00/hr+, with potential for more on direct hire
• Strong visibility and influence under site safety leadership
• Clear path to long-term opportunity for the right person
• Great fit for someone who wants to grow their safety career in a practical, floor-facing role
• Opportunity to make a real impact without needing to wait a year to be heard

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What to Be Ready For
• This role requires backbone: you will get pushback at times
• You need to balance relationships with accountability
• The strongest fit here is not overly rigid and not overly passive
• You must be able to keep safety conversations short, clear, and productive when the floor is moving fast

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Pre-Employment Requirements (Required)

Offer is contingent upon completion of:
• 7-year NCRL (National Criminal Record Locator) background screening
• Drug test

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How to Apply

Apply with your updated, polished resume showing at least 2+ years of recent (no gaps over 3 months) related safety experience. Candidates with clear manufacturing/warehouse safety background and strong communication style will be prioritized.

Text Answers to These Questions to 847-729-2575
(Not Required — helps us move faster):

TEXT FIRST AND LAST NAME & POSITION
1. How many years of recent supervisory safety/EHS experience do you have and what industry was it?
2. Give one short example of how you handled pushback on a safety issue and still got compliance.
3. What is the desired pay rate you are seeking for direct hire in the Bourbonnais area?

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