Health & Safety Specialist II

HLBMA LLC•Ellabell, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Health & Safety Specialist II executes and improves safety and health programs within a manufacturing environment, working with a high degree of independence on routine and moderately complex safety matters. This role conducts safety inspections and job hazard analyses, performs industrial hygiene and ergonomic assessments, investigates incidents and determines root cause, and recommends engineering, administrative, and PPE controls to reduce workplace risk. The Health & Safety Specialist II partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EH&S leadership to strengthen hazard prevention and support OSHA and company compliance and may provide technical guidance to Health & Safety Specialist I team members. Significant or high-risk matters are escalated to EH&S leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 3 years of experience supporting or administering safety programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment required
Experience conducting safety inspections, workplace audits, and incident investigations required
Experience applying OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices required
Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, safety management systems, and workplace hazard recognition principles
Ability to independently conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations and document findings accurately
Ability to analyze exposure data, safety metrics, and incident reports and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Ability to recommend appropriate engineering, administrative, and PPE controls
Ability to develop and deliver safety training to production and administrative audiences
Ability to influence supervisors and operators toward safe behaviors
Ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced safety personnel
Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production operations
Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for periods of up to 12 hours: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, nitrile gloves, ear protection, and cleanroom suit
Must be able to repeatedly lift, push, and pull materials or equipment for periods of up to 12 hours
Must be able to repeatedly stoop, twist, and bend for periods of up to 12 hours
Must be able to repeatedly reach overhead for periods of up to 12 hours
Must be able to move throughout the facility, including production floors, mechanical rooms, utility areas, and rooftops, to conduct inspections and assessments
Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods
Must be able to use hands and fingers to operate tools, sampling and monitoring equipment, and computer systems
Work may involve handling or working in proximity to hazardous materials and regulated industrial chemicals
Exposure to chemical vapors, dust, noise, heat, mechanical equipment, or other controlled substances may occur depending on area assignment
Strict adherence to company safety policies and OSHA Hazard Communication requirements is mandatory
Employees must properly wear and maintain assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times within designated areas

Nice To Haves

Occupational Safety or Environmental Health strongly preferred; Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field also preferred
Candidates holding a bachelor's degree in another field will be considered with relevant manufacturing or industrial safety experience
Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or other safety-related certification preferred
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred
Experience conducting industrial hygiene sampling, exposure assessment, or interpretation of occupational exposure limits preferred
Experience conducting ergonomic assessments preferred
Experience using EHS management software systems such as Intelex, Enablon, Sphera, Gensuite, or similar platforms preferred
Exposure to chemical, electrical, mechanical, or automation-related hazards in industrial environments preferred
Demonstrated reliable work history and consistent attendance in prior employment

Responsibilities

Conduct safety inspections and jobsite audits to identify unsafe conditions and at-risk behaviors, and drive findings to closure
Implement and maintain site safety programs in alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements
Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring including air sampling, noise dosimetry, and evaluation of chemical and physical exposure hazards
Analyze exposure monitoring results against OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs) and ACGIH threshold limit values (TLVs), and recommend engineering, administrative, or PPE controls
Maintain exposure monitoring records and documentation in accordance with OSHA and company requirements
Support respiratory protection program activities, including fit testing coordination and medical clearance tracking
Conduct ergonomic risk assessments for production and administrative roles, evaluating workstation design, manual handling tasks, and repetitive motion exposures
Recommend and support implementation of ergonomic improvements in partnership with Engineering and Operations
Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), task-based risk assessments, and workplace hazard evaluations, assigning risk rankings and recommending controls
Identify chemical, mechanical, electrical, ergonomic, and process-related hazards during inspections and evaluations
Lead or participate in incident investigations involving injuries, near misses, and property damage
Conduct root cause analysis, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and track actions to completion and verify effectiveness
Evaluate injuries and illnesses for OSHA recordability and maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 documentation in coordination with EH&S leadership
Support workers' compensation case documentation and follow-up activities
Develop and deliver safety training including new hire orientation, hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout, and other OSHA-required topics
Develop and deliver toolbox talks and safety awareness initiatives, and promote employee participation in safety improvement activities
Serve as a safety resource for supervisors and team members, and conduct routine safety walks to reinforce safe work practices
Support contractor safety qualification and oversight activities
Partner with Engineering and Operations during equipment installation and process changes to identify and mitigate safety risks
Support emergency response planning activities and emergency drills
Conduct layered process audits and internal safety compliance reviews
Track and analyze safety performance data including incident rates, near-miss reporting, and leading indicators, and communicate trends and risks to EH&S leadership
Maintain records within EHS management systems for incident tracking, corrective actions, training, and compliance reporting
Assist with development and revision of safety procedures, policies, and safety-related work instructions
Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system activities as applicable
Provide technical guidance to Health & Safety Specialist I team members and other personnel on safety practices and procedures
Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container)
Perform other duties as assigned