Safety Specialist

CREO GROUP•Kissimmee, FL

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Specialist partners with company leadership, supervisors, and employees to foster and sustain a proactive safety culture that prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of all employees. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs that minimize organizational risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote continuous improvement. The Safety Specialist serves as a subject matter expert and trusted business partner by providing guidance, training, audits, investigations, and performance analysis that support safe and compliant operations across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
Experience leading incident investigations and conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Experience performing safety audits, inspections, and workplace risk assessments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to influence others and build collaborative relationships across all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
Professional safety certification(s), including one or more of the following: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
Experience with safety management software and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Partner with management and employees to promote a strong safety culture across all company facilities.
Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, programs, and best practices that reduce organizational risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
Analyze safety performance metrics, including OSHA recordable incidents, near misses, corrective actions, and other leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and recommend continuous improvements.
Lead and participate in workplace incident investigations, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), to identify contributing factors and develop effective corrective actions.
Coordinate safety incident response activities, including evidence collection, documentation, reporting, and record retention.
Recommend, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely completion and sustained effectiveness.
Conduct routine facility inspections, safety audits, workplace assessments, and hazard evaluations to identify and mitigate risks.
Track corrective action plans through completion and verify implementation effectiveness.
Develop and deliver safety orientation, training programs, toolbox talks, and educational materials for employees, supervisors, and management.
Educate employees on OSHA regulations, environmental health and safety requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.
Observe workplace activities and recommend improvements that enhance employee safety, health, ergonomics, and overall wellness.
Coach supervisors and employees on safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and hazard recognition.
Build collaborative relationships with Plant Managers, Human Resources, Operations, Maintenance, and other functional leaders to support organizational safety initiatives.
Participate in safety committees, incident review boards, risk management initiatives, and other cross-functional teams.
Prepare detailed reports related to inspections, investigations, safety performance, regulatory compliance, and corrective actions.
Respond to employee safety concerns and provide guidance regarding company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety laws and standards.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.