Safety Specialist

HR Recruiting Team • Kettering, OH

66d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports the development, coordination, and improvement of company safety and health programs. This role works closely with the Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture through inspections, training, documentation, and employee engagement. The position helps ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and maintain a safe, injury‑free workplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Management, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in occupational or industrial safety, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
• Experience conducting inspections, risk assessments, and safety training.
• Familiarity with safety documentation, Workers’ Compensation processes, and SDS management.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurability requirements.
• Ability to work in both office and production environments; occasional evenings/weekends required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and OSHA recordkeeping.
• OSHA 30‑Hour General Industry certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification.
• Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CIH).
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital recordkeeping.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and effective in fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence safety engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of safety and health programs.
• Conduct safety inspections, job hazard analyses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing safety initiatives and improvement plans.
• Facilitate employee safety training on policies, procedures, and regulatory topics.
• Help update safety policies and maintain compliance documentation.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Manage OSHA injury/illness logs, internal reporting, and Workers’ Compensation documentation.
• Coordinate with TPA, insurance carriers, and occupational health providers on claims.
• Track claim status, restrictions, lost-time cases, and related costs.
• Maintain the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) program.
• Support workers’ compensation program administration.
• Coordinate Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure testing programs.
• Engage employees in safety initiatives and support a proactive safety culture.
• Report on safety performance and program effectiveness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• On-Demand Pay - Reduce financial stress with on-demand pay access to your earned pay.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
• Opportunities to participate in recreational activities, join various employee committees and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level