Safety Specialist

HUSCO International, Inc. • Waukesha, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Husco, safety isn’t a program, it’s a value.

The Safety Specialist is a hands‑on, highly engaged safety professional who plays a critical role in driving safe work practices across Husco’s North American facilities. This role maintains a strong presence on the production floor, working directly with employees and leaders to identify hazards, assess risks, ensure OSHA compliance, and continuously improve safety performance.

This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, HR, and plant leadership to implement effective safety programs, lead investigations, support training, and promote a proactive safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum three (3) years of experience (ideally between three and six years) in workplace safety. Preference is in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, incident investigation methods, and workers’ compensation
• Hands‑on experience conducting JHAs, safety inspections, and risk assessments
• Experience developing and supporting safety committees
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels
• Ability to spend extended time on the production floor and meet physical demands of a manufacturing environment
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% within the Midwest

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to industrial hygiene assessments and ergonomic evaluations
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 or similar management systems

Responsibilities

• Maintain a regular presence on the production floor to observe work practices, coach employees, and reinforce safety expectations
• Conduct routine inspections, safety walks, and area assessments
• Support the development and execution of annual safety training plans, including safety training and toolbox talks
• Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) with operators and supervisors at the point of work
• Identify hazards and implement engineering, administrative, and PPE controls
• Support industrial hygiene efforts including noise, air quality, and chemical exposure assessments
• Assist with emergency preparedness and contingency planning
• Support OSHA and other local, state, and federal safety reporting requirements
• Participate in or lead internal audits, inspections, and corrective action follow‑up
• Assist with ergonomics evaluations, PPE assessments, and environmental/sustainability reporting (including ISO 14001 support)
• Respond promptly to incidents and near‑misses
• Lead or support investigations using root cause analysis methodologies
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions
• Support injured employees through the workers’ compensation process
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and HR to influence safe work practices
• Participate in reviews of new equipment and process changes to identify safety impacts
• Deliver quarterly safety updates to leadership and support safety committee goals across North American sites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees