Regional Safety and Production Specialist

Alsco•Portland, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety and Production Specialist is a hybrid role that integrates expertise in safety management and production engineering to foster a safe and efficient working environment, supporting both employee well-being and operational excellence. The S&P Specialist ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, reduces risks, and enhances operational efficiency. The position involves designing safety training programs, analyzing workplace incidents, and optimizing production methods to increase productivity and reduce costs. The S&P Specialist has oversight for Alsco operations in the following states: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Nevada. This role works closely with facility safety and production teams to help them succeed and deliver high impact results. Field support execution is the key component of this position, while developing leadership skills and results in continuous improvement, team problem solving, and project management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field.
5 years’ experience in safety management and production engineering.
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety practices, and quality standards.
Prior multi-location / multi-state experience.
Demonstrated experience of continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
Solid computer skills including MS Office.
Analytical skills to evaluate processes and implement effective solutions.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities to engage teams and drive change.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing and safety certifications are pluses.

Responsibilities

Set clear expectations, recognize success, and address performance needs.
Utilize key performance indicators; lead with a sense of urgency to drive and positively impact safety, quality, cost and speed.
Partner with Regional Manager and General Managers to develop, coach and train production management teams and build talent pipeline.
Develop and sustain employee development and training programs to bolster capability.
Provide concise, action-driven site summaries and guidance for locations and follow-up.
Develop and manage health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant regulations.
Monitor and evaluate the workplace for compliance with safety standards, identifying and addressing risks proactively.
Design and implement safety training programs, including new employee orientation, emergency preparedness, hazardous material handling, and the use of protective equipment.
Investigate workplace incidents, analyze root causes, and implement preventive measures to reduce accidents and occupational illnesses.
Maintain accurate records of safety audits, training, and incident investigations, and provide reports to leadership.
Provide oversight for safety compliance, conduct safety audits.
Plan, design, and implement methods to improve production processes, focusing on increasing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
Review existing production methods, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Ensure production processes comply with quality standards and approved methodologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes and ensure smooth operations.
Monitor and evaluate production performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and sustain high productivity levels.