Health & Safety Specialist
About The Position
Interested in a career that matters? Interested in a career that matters? At Novonesis , safety is fundamental to how we operate and how we care for our people. Our Operations Leadership Team brings together colleagues from Production, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety, and Quality Control to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. Due to an expansion in production capability at our West Allis, WI site, we are strengthening our Health & Safety function to continue building a safe, compliant, and proactive working environment where everyone can thrive. The Role & Your Impact As a Health & Safety Specialist , you will play a key operational role in implementing health and safety programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements. With a strong focus on execution, you will work closely with site leadership and frontline teams to prevent incidents, investigate root causes, and promote a strong safety culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety or a related technical field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in a technical or manufacturing setting.
- Working knowledge of applicable standards and frameworks, including OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and related regulations.
- Strong time management and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as CSP, ARM, ALCH, or CIH.
- Experience supporting industrial hygiene programs or ergonomics initiatives.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement in safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Implementing health and safety programs to support a safe manufacturing environment.
- Conducting safety training in line with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies.
- Leading incident investigations and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
- Conducting and maintaining job hazard analyses.
- Assisting with industrial hygiene surveys and employee programs such as fire prevention, emergency response, evacuation planning, and ergonomics.
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
- Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
- Healthcare savings account option
- Employee assistance program
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- All benefits begin on your first day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
