Safety Specialist

SBA Grupė•Mocksville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SBA Home North Carolina - The first production facility in the USA by SBA Group, a furniture manufacturer from EU member in Lithuania, with operations started in 2025. Over 250 talented professionals will work here and build their careers. It is a highly robotic and automated factory with products reaching millions of homes in the US. Today we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Safety Specialist to support and strengthen our workplace safety systems. This position plays a critical role in employee training, policy development, hazard prevention, compliance, and incident response. The ideal candidate is passionate about fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and continuously improving workplace conditions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Associate's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 1-2 years of safety management experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environmen
Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
Experience with safety management systems (SMS), incident tracking, and reporting tools.
Effective communication, leadership, and training skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with a hands-on approach.
The ability to always perform functions in a safe manner.
Good communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification desired; First Aid, BLS or similar credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Safety Manager to develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs in compliance with OSHA regulations and company standards
Support the continuous improvement of safety systems to reduce workplace risk and prevent injuries
Assist in updating safety manuals, procedures, and documentation to reflect operational and regulatory changes
Support the Safety Manager in conducting routine safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across manufacturing and warehouse operations
Identify workplace hazards, unsafe behaviors, and environmental risks
Recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls to mitigate risk and improve safety performance
Assist with incident investigations, including data collection, employee interviews, root cause analysis, and documentation
Support the development, implementation, and tracking of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Partner with leadership teams to ensure timely resolution of safety findings and risk concerns
Deliver and support employee training on equipment safety, PPE usage, emergency response procedures, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices
Maintain accurate safety training records, certifications, and compliance documentation
Participate in and help facilitate safety committee meetings to engage production, warehouse, and maintenance teams in safety initiatives
Maintain accurate and organized records of incidents, inspections, training, OSHA logs, SDS documentation, and regulatory reports
Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials (HazMat) in compliance with applicable regulations
Stay current with changes in occupational health and safety regulations, industry best practices, and emerging workplace risks
Collaborate with the Safety Manager, HR, Production, Maintenance, and Operations teams to support return-to-work programs, injury case management, and workers’ compensation processes
Promote and reinforce a proactive safety culture across all departments and shifts through engagement, communication, and continuous improvement efforts
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Safety Manager or executive leadership