Safety Specialist

Description:

We are seeking a hands-on Safety Specialist to champion a strong safety culture within our light manufacturing environment. This role serves as the daily voice of safety on the shop floor — partnering with employees and leaders to identify risks, improve processes, ensure compliance, and create a workplace where safety is part of everything we do. If you are passionate about protecting people, improving processes, and creating a safer workplace, we want to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Champion safety by leading with a safety-first mindset in all initiatives. You are empowered to speak up and act before risks arise.
• Monitor and enforce company safety policies and ensure OSHA compliance on the shop floor
• Conduct regular safety walks, inspections, and job hazard analyses across all production areas
• Partner with supervisors and employees to correct unsafe conditions and behaviors in real time
• Facilitate new hire safety orientations and regular safety training sessions for all employees
• Maintain safety documentation, including training records, SDSs, inspection logs, and incident reports
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions
• Serve as chair of the local safety committee and lead monthly safety meetings
• Coordinate PPE programs and ensure consistent availability of safety supplies
• Support environmental and health-related programs, including ventilation, chemical handling, and emergency procedures
• Track and report safety metrics (e.g., near misses, incident rates, compliance findings) to management
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and local authorities
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to manage workers’ compensation cases and return-to-work programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2+ years in a safety-related role in a manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and basic safety best practices
• Experience delivering safety training or toolbox talks
• Ability to write clear and actionable reports and incident summaries

Preferred

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification