Safety Specialist

Briess Industries•Town of Chilton, WI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, compliant, and proactive safety culture within a food ingredients manufacturing facility. This role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs to ensure adherence to OSHA regulations, food safety standards, and company policies. The Safety Specialist works closely with production, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to minimize risk, prevent incidents, and ensure a safe work environment. This position will assist in our Chilton and Manitowoc WI facilites.

Requirements

Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience required
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA standards, and safety management systems
Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems
Leadership and influencing skills
Problem-solving and risk assessment abilities
Effective communication and training facilitation
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to drive culture change and employee engagement
Sound judgment and decision-making

Responsibilities

Support and implement site safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with OSHA and company standards
Conduct routine safety inspections, hazard assessments, and audits of production, warehouse, and laboratory areas
Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and recommend corrective and preventive actions
Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; document findings and track corrective actions to completion
Assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, FDA/food safety-related standards)
Facilitate safety training programs, including onboarding, refresher training, and job-specific safety instruction
Partner with supervisors and employees to reinforce safe work practices and behavioral-based safety initiatives
Monitor and report key safety metrics (e.g., TRIR, near misses, corrective actions)
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical safety programs in accordance with Hazard Communication (HazCom) standards
Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and incident preparedness initiatives
Support ergonomic assessments and initiatives to reduce workplace injuries
Collaborate with Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure alignment between safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements
Assist with contractor safety programs and ensure compliance for outside vendors
Maintain accurate safety records and documentation for audits and inspections
Adhere to all government and company safety, sanitation and GMP policies and regulations. Adhere to Food Safety, Quality and SQF Codes.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.