SAFETY & COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN

Custom Glass Solutions•Upper Sandusky, OH

About The Position

The Safety & Compliance Technician supports the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of workplace safety programs, regulatory compliance, and injury-prevention initiatives within a manufacturing facility. The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, and plant leadership to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable company requirements. It is a hands-on, highly visible position requiring an active presence on the production floor and the ability to engage, educate, coach, and reinforce safe practices. The position also provides limited support for environmental compliance, with its primary focus on employee safety and workplace injury prevention. The technician supports safety programs and training, maintains required documentation, conducts floor observations and inspections, participates in incident investigations, and follows up on corrective actions. The role partners with facility teams to address equipment, process, and workplace safety concerns and supports workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities as needed. Success is measured by floor engagement, timely hazard identification and resolution, completion of inspections and training, accurate compliance records, effective corrective-action follow-through, and improved employee safety awareness and participation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum 2–3 years of progressive safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industrial safety practices.
Experience conducting safety inspections, coordinating training, maintaining documentation, and supporting incident investigations.
Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintaining accurate records and reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience in glass fabrication or a similar industrial manufacturing environment.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification or other relevant safety training.
Experience with workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and incident investigations.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Basic understanding of environmental compliance requirements, including SWPPP and water usage documentation.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and ongoing improvement of facility safety programs and initiatives.
Provide employees, supervisors, and plant leadership with guidance on safe work practices and company policy.
Maintain an active production-floor presence through routine safety observations, inspections, audits, and hazard identification.
Assist with compliance with OSHA, state, local, and company safety requirements.
Maintain safety records, OSHA logs, inspection reports, training documentation, and other required compliance documentation.
Coordinate and participate in investigations of workplace injuries, near misses, property damage, and safety concerns; assist with root-cause analysis and corrective-action follow-up.
Support and monitor programs covering Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks, fall protection, confined space, hot work, hazard communication, PPE, contractor safety, ergonomics, and emergency preparedness.
Coordinate and conduct employee safety training, new-hire safety onboarding, refresher training, and safety awareness activities.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to identify and address safety concerns related to equipment, processes, and workplace conditions.
Assist Human Resources with workers’ compensation, injury documentation, and return-to-work activities as needed.
Support the drug- and alcohol-free workplace policy, including coordination of reasonable-suspicion testing when required.
Participate in CGS Safety Council meetings, facility safety incentives, and plant communication meetings.
Track safety observations, incidents, corrective actions, training completion, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Promote employee involvement and timely reporting of hazards, unsafe conditions, and near misses.
Engage regularly with production-floor employees, build positive working relationships, communicate safety concerns promptly, and follow through on corrective actions.
Encourage accountability through coaching, education, and consistent communication; balance regulatory requirements with practical manufacturing solutions.
Use observations, incident trends, and employee feedback to recommend improvements and promote shared responsibility for safety.