Lawton Standard
EHS & HR Support Generalist
Novi, MI - Full Time
The Lawton Standard Co. is seeking an EHS & HR Support Generalist to join our Temperform team in Novi, MI.
This is a hands on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) position that helps support Human Resources tasks at our manufacturing facility. You’ll work closely with plant leadership and corporate partners to promote a safe, compliant, and engaged workplace. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing compliance, employee relations, and operational needs in a plant environment
This position will also support EHS responsibilities at our Minster, OH facility, with travel to that location approximately 4 days per month.
What You’ll Do:
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS):
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Environment
What We Offer:
Why Join The Lawton Standard Co.
The Lawton Standard Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
This is a hands on Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) position that helps support Human Resources tasks at our manufacturing facility. You’ll work closely with plant leadership and corporate partners to promote a safe, compliant, and engaged workplace. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing compliance, employee relations, and operational needs in a plant environment
This position will also support EHS responsibilities at our Minster, OH facility, with travel to that location approximately 4 days per month.
What You’ll Do:
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS):
- Collect, track, and maintain environmental and sustainability data (waste, air, water, chemicals, etc.)
- Coordinate and facilitate monthly safety meetings
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and basic employment law
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Develop and deliver safety training (OSHA topics, PPE, hazard communication, LOTO, emergency response)
- Conduct safety inspections and support hazard identification and corrective actions
- Lead or assist with incident and near-miss investigations
- Prepare OSHA logs, workers’ compensation documentation, and required reports
- Support regulatory compliance, audits, and emergency preparedness
- Maintain EHS records, permits, and training documentation
- Coordinate recruiting and hiring activities, including job postings and interviews
- Coordinate HR and safety compliance-related training
- Manage onboarding, orientation, and employment documentation
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations matters
- Assist with performance management and disciplinary documentation
- Coordinate payroll inputs, timekeeping, and employee data changes
- Maintain personnel files and HR records
- Support benefits administration and employee questions
- Assist with employment law compliance and required postings
- Partner with plant leadership to promote a strong safety culture
- Communicate effectively with employees at all levels
- Prepare reports and metrics related to EHS and HR activities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5 years of EHS, with HR support experience (manufacturing preferred)
- Must have a valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Workers’ compensation claims experience
- Environmental or sustainability data reporting experience
Work Environment
- Combination of office and manufacturing floor
- Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, uneven surfaces, and moving equipment
- Use of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators as needed.
What We Offer:
- Steady, reliable work with a fixed weekly schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits (first of the month after 30 days)
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Paid holidays starting day one
- PTO within 90 days
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid uniforms
- Boot reimbursement and prescription safety glass reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Family-oriented culture where your contributions are valued
Why Join The Lawton Standard Co.
- Impactful role supporting both people and safety
- Collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to grow in both EHS and HR disciplines
- Stable, long-term position with meaningful responsibility
The Lawton Standard Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
