Manufacturing Safety Specialist

Qualdoc•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Safety Specialist helps maintain a safe working environment in a manufacturing and fabrication facility. The role focuses on identifying workplace hazards, conducting safety inspections, supporting employee training, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The ideal candidate is hands-on, communicates effectively with employees and supervisors, and is actively involved in daily shop floor operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent education and experience combinations will also be considered.
Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors at all levels.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment preferred.
ASP, CSP, or other relevant safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor manufacturing and fabrication areas to identify hazards and reinforce safe work practices.
Conduct routine safety inspections and document findings.
Track safety concerns and corrective actions through completion.
Promote employee awareness and encourage a proactive safety culture.
Assist with new-hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.
Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors.
Support incident, injury, and near-miss reporting and investigations.
Participate in root cause analysis and help develop corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain safety records, training documents, inspection reports, and compliance files.
Assist with regulatory and internal safety requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for workplace safety programs and procedures.