Safety Specialist

Charter Manufacturing•Cleveland, OH

10d•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! 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. 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).

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