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We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.\nPosition Overview:\nAs the EHS&S Specialist, you will lead all aspects of environmental, health, safety, and security programs for the Riverside, California facility, which supports machining and assembly operations across two shifts. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies while helping create and maintain a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible workplace. In this role, you will partner with site leadership, employees, and corporate stakeholders to implement enterprise initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and support operational objectives. You will serve as a key resource on compliance, risk management, incident prevention, emergency preparedness, and site security. This opportunity offers meaningful ownership of site-wide EHS&S programs and the ability to influence operational performance, compliance, and employee safety.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the implementation and administration of environmental, health, safety, and security programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements.\nConduct routine safety, environmental, and security inspections and audits; identify gaps; implement corrective actions; and verify resolution through follow-up activities.\nLead incident and near-miss investigations, determine root causes, and ensure timely execution of corrective and preventive actions.\nAnalyze EHS&S metrics, reports, and facility data to identify trends, measure performance, and recommend improvement opportunities.\nPlan, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate EHS&S training programs, including topics such as hazard communication, lockout/tagout, hazardous waste management, and storm water management.\nServe as the site resource for EHS&S compliance, personnel and asset safety, emergency action planning, and security-related matters.\nManage regulatory agency inspections and maintain readiness for regulatory reviews and audits.\nProvide technical guidance and support to plant personnel on environmental, health, safety, ergonomic, and security matters.\nCollaborate with corporate and cross-functional teams to support enterprise EHS&S initiatives, promote consistency across locations, and share best practices.\nReview capital projects and contractor activities to ensure compliance with applicable environmental and safety requirements.\nProvide regular EHS&S performance updates, metrics, and initiative status reports to site leadership.\nSupport pollution prevention, resource efficiency, and continuous improvement efforts across facility operations.\nDesired Competencies:\nCommunication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.\nAccountability: You take ownership of your responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and hold yourself to high standards for quality and results.\nProblem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.\n1+ year of experience in an industrial environmental, health, and safety function within a manufacturing environment.\nKnowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, and security regulations and compliance requirements.\nExperience applying machine guarding requirements within manufacturing or automated equipment environments.\nExperience applying lockout/tagout regulations across a variety of equipment and operational processes.\nAbility to read, interpret, and apply environmental and safety regulations, standards, and procedures.\nExperience developing and delivering employee training programs.\nStrong communication, recordkeeping, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and drive EHS&S objectives.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.\nAbility to work independently and apply resourceful problem-solving techniques.\nExperience supporting machining and assembly operations is preferred.\nSpanish language proficiency is highly preferred to effectively communicate and deliver training to a diverse workforce.\nThis position is not eligible for sponsorship.\nThe starting pay range for California is $71,000 to $94,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.\nTo qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.\nWe are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.Apply today!\nAt Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matchingcontribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.\nAbout Polaris\nAs the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com\nEEO Statement\nPolaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or . 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