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
