Safety Specialist

We are seeking a hands-on Safety Specialist to champion a strong safety culture within our light manufacturing environment. This role serves as the daily voice of safety on the shop floor — partnering with employees and leaders to identify risks, improve processes, ensure compliance, and create a workplace where safety is part of everything we do. If you are passionate about protecting people, improving processes, and creating a safer workplace, we want to hear from you. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Champion safety by leading with a safety-first mindset in all initiatives. You are empowered to speak up and act before risks arise. 
• Monitor and enforce company safety policies and ensure OSHA compliance on the shop floor 
• Conduct regular safety walks, inspections, and job hazard analyses across all production areas 
• Partner with supervisors and employees to correct unsafe conditions and behaviors in real time 
• Facilitate new hire safety orientations and regular safety training sessions for all employees 
• Maintain safety documentation, including training records, SDSs, inspection logs, and incident reports 
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions 
• Serve as chair of the local safety committee and lead monthly safety meetings 
• Coordinate PPE programs and ensure consistent availability of safety supplies 
• Support environmental and health-related programs, including ventilation, chemical handling, and emergency procedures 
• Track and report safety metrics (e.g., near misses, incident rates, compliance findings) to management 
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and local authorities 
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to manage workers’ compensation cases and return-to-work programs 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

• 2+ years in a safety-related role in a manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment 
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and basic safety best practices 
• Experience delivering safety training or toolbox talks 
• Ability to write clear and actionable reports and incident summaries 

Preferred

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification 
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification