Safety Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of OSHA’s 30-hour general industry course or certification program is required.
• Strong analytical, presentation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to solve problems and willingness to help others when assistance is needed.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
• Willingness to work in an industrial plant environment on Monday through Friday day shift.
• Availability to support emergency incident response and work occasional nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated environmental and safety knowledge in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and assess occupational health and safety programs and processes to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Lead internal audits, inspections, and investigations and coordinate resolution of issues.
• Develop corrective action plans in response to internal and external audits and inspections.
• Facilitate safety training for team members, management, and subcontractors during new-hire orientation and on an ongoing basis.
• Create and maintain required safety and health documents and coordinate with Human Resources on incidents and employee return-to-work matters as needed.
• Maintain the Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001, including testing and reporting on environmental permits necessary for plant operations.
• Interpret and advise on the effects of emerging issues, regulations, and legislation on facility operations.
• Evaluate and advise on the selection of existing or emerging risk-management control technologies.
• Work with management to facilitate risk-management decisions, including workers’ compensation.
• Analyze emerging technology to identify potential hazards and control methods.
• Participate in updating and analyzing environmental metrics across the organization.

Benefits

• Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities.
• Career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Option to join a Connected Community.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment where competencies, contributions, and behaviors are recognized.