Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

The Safety Specialist plays a critical role in supporting a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace across all operations. This position assists in implementing and maintaining safety programs, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to OSHA and company safety standards. The Safety Specialist works closely with production teams, supervisors, and the Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement in all safety processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments on the production floor to identify hazards and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations by gathering facts, interviewing involved parties, and assisting in root-cause analysis and the development of corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation in compliance with OSHA requirements and internal company policies.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and updating safety programs, policies, and employee training materials.
• Facilitate and participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions for employees and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout, machine guarding, PPE use, chemical handling, and emergency response procedures.
• Partner with HR and Operations to track safety metrics, analyze trends, and monitor training completion.
• Provide daily support to production areas by guiding employees on safe work practices and procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety, efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and management to communicate safety concerns, feedback, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; automotive experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead training sessions and effectively communicate safety expectations at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety management systems.
• Preferred certifications: First Aid/CPR, OSHA 30, or related credentials.