Safety Specialist

Overview: The Safety Specialist plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of health and safety among all personnel. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe and accident-free work environment through the effective implementation and management of company-wide safety and training programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage comprehensive safety and training programs to ensure employee safety, minimize workers' compensation liability, and comply with corporate and OSHA requirements.
• Oversee all safety programs and regulatory plans.
• Lead safety training modules, including hands-on demonstrations, verification, and testing of equipment usage, and monitor training effectiveness.
• Lead the plant safety team, conduct monthly team meetings, and track safety metrics.
• Manage daily safety efforts, perform investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop job-specific instructional programs for all plant personnel.
• Coordinate and develop training curriculum programs for all plant personnel.
• Conduct compliance self-audits and support external audits as required.
• Ensure timely reporting and management of claims for work-related illnesses or injuries.
• Assist with environmental regulatory compliance needs for the facility.

Qualifications:

• Solid foundation in safety, workers' compensation, and training knowledge.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Effective leadership and influencing skills.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Solid business acumen and judgment.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule as necessary.