Safety Specialist

Charter Manufacturing•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family! 🛡️ Safety Specialist Location: Fully onsite in Cleveland, OH 🌟 Position Purpose / Mission Join a team that puts people first. As a Safety Specialist, you’ll play a key role in creating a workplace where every employee goes home safe, every day. You’ll lead initiatives that strengthen our safety culture, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and empower employees with the knowledge and tools they need to work safely. This role is hands‑on, collaborative, and highly visible across the organization. You’ll partner with operations, leadership, and cross‑functional teams to reduce risk, investigate incidents, and drive proactive improvements that make a real impact on our people and our business. 🌱 Why This Role Matters This isn’t just compliance — it’s culture. You’ll be part of a team that shapes how people work, how leaders lead, and how safety becomes a shared responsibility across the organization. If you’re passionate about protecting people, improving processes, and driving meaningful change, this is a place where your work truly matters. We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO). OUR STORY Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions. Visit our website to learn more about our family of companies. View our 2022 Sustainability Report. To review our data use practices, visit our Company Privacy Policy. View/Download Employment-related Notices: FMLA Poster E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Español) Right to Work Poster (English & Español)

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience
3+ years of safety experience
Experience facilitating and leading cross‑functional teams
Strong background in developing and delivering safety training at all organizational levels
Practical experience with safety process improvement
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
Familiarity with basic medical terminology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
Skilled at influencing without direct authority

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field
Experience developing and managing safety content within a Learning Management System (LMS)
Experience interacting with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

Champion a safe working environment across all Charter Steel locations
Maintain accurate safety documentation to ensure OSHA compliance
Coordinate and deliver new‑hire safety orientation
Support, develop, and actively participate in Safety Teams
Develop, coordinate, and deliver ongoing safety training
Conduct and document safety inspections and audits
Develop, maintain, and audit Risk Assessments and Safe Work Practices
Partner with teams to identify root causes of incidents and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with Safety Team members across the business to ensure consistency in programs and standards
Maintain and oversee the safety documentation system
Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures
Meet all essential job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation