Manufacturing Safety Specialist

Aurora Dairy Corp. • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Safety Specialist Develops a culture of ‘safety first’ within the company by developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs and protocols in a manufacturing environment in partnership and direct collaboration with the site location’s plant leadership and team members. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to create a safe workplace for all employees. The Safety Specialist is not just a compliance enforcer but also a change agent and culture builder. The specialist works closely with management, supervisors, and employees to identify hazards, conduct training, and promote a culture of safety. Assist leadership with identifying employee safety, regulatory compliance or process safety issues and developing appropriate loss prevention and compliance procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing safety or a similar role.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and other applicable safety standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct effective safety training and presentations.
• Certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar is a plus.
• Excellent analytic, interpersonal and team-building skills demonstrated through working across different departments in a production and processing environment, as well as interfacing with legal counsel and regulators.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Intermediate knowledge of MS Access or another database systems a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Spanish helpful.
• 25% - 30% travel to remote facilities and/or training as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments; recommend and track corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and update safety policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, prepare reports, and implement preventive measures.
• Lead safety meetings, employee training, and emergency response drills; maintain accurate safety records and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into operations, equipment use, and process design.
• Monitor PPE and safety supply usage; support third-party inspections and audits.
• Analyze safety performance data and provide KPI reporting to management.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through education campaigns, supervisor coaching, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement by introducing innovative safety solutions and benchmarking industry best practices.
• Promote overall employee well-being through ergonomics, mental health, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the Crisis Communication Response Plan team and support operational excellence initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible shift/schedule to regularly interact/train off-shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees