Safety Specialist

Howmet Aerospace•Manchester, CT

About The Position

The Safety Specialist covering the Manchester and Columbia facilities provides proactive safety leadership and develops, implements, enforces, and continually improves safety programs and policies. The role protects personnel, assets, and operations from hazards at a high-volume aerospace and industrial manufacturing facility, aligning safety practices with industry regulations and Howmet’s proactive risk-management culture. The position manages facility safety programs, compliance and regulatory affairs, training and communication, hazard mitigation, and continuous improvement. It includes conducting audits and risk assessments, investigating incidents, maintaining emergency plans and records, delivering safety training, and working with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into product development and process design.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum 1 year in a safety-focused role, preferably in manufacturing.
Strong communication and leadership abilities.
U.S. person status is required under ITAR; the posting defines this as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Employment eligibility verification is required at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and enforce facility-specific safety policies and procedures.
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
Update and maintain emergency plans.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME, ISO, and other relevant standards.
Maintain accurate records for inspections, audits, and incident reporting.
Liaise with regulatory agencies and external auditors.
Design and deliver safety training modules for new hires, shift supervisors, and specialized teams.
Promote a safety-first culture through signage and toolbox talks.
Facilitate safety briefings and incident-reporting channels.
Identify potential hazards in process operations, material handling, and equipment use.
Recommend engineering controls, PPE, and procedural changes.
Analyze safety metrics, such as incident frequency and severity, and benchmark against industry best practices.
Participate in cross-functional teams to integrate safety into product development and process design.