Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Location: 3109 Plant Water Road, Knoxville, TN 37914

The Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist provides advanced technical leadership in safety, health, and environmental compliance across the facility. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HR, IT, Finance, Facilities, and Manufacturing to strengthen the site safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

This position is expected to act as a subject matter expert (SME) and lead site-level EHS initiatives aligned with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site safety, health, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures
• Serve as a subject matter expert on OSHA, EPA, DOT, and internal compliance requirements
• Proactively identify workplace hazards and lead corrective and preventive action strategies
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure to prevent recurrence
• Conduct and oversee safety inspections, compliance audits, and environmental assessments
• Drive employee engagement in safety culture initiatives and behavior-based safety programs
• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve instructor-led safety and environmental training programs
• Create and maintain site-specific training materials, lesson plans, and technical documentation
• Analyze and report safety performance metrics, trends, and leading/lagging indicators
• Ensure accurate and compliant recordkeeping for all EHS systems and regulatory requirements
• Lead ergonomic assessments and drive implementation of risk reduction solutions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and environmental performance
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Act as a key partner to leadership teams on strategic EHS initiatives and plant priorities
• Ensure adherence to all Keurig Dr Pepper policies, procedures, and standards
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

• Targeted annual compensation range of $80,000–$95,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. 

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Physical Science, Environmental Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in environmental, health, and safety roles within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing compliance and safety programs
• Experience leading incident investigations and corrective action processes
• Strong instructional and facilitation skills with the ability to develop effective training programs and technical materials
• Experience with ergonomic assessments and manufacturing risk reduction preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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