Senior Health and Safety Specialist who is passionate about protecting people, solving complex challenges, and making a lasting impact across our manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of plant-wide safety programs, influence operational decisions, partner with cross-functional teams, and help shape a proactive safety culture in a dynamic, advanced manufacturing environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead Safety Strategy and Continuous Improvement
- Own and continuously improve plant-wide health and safety programs, procedures, and standards.
- Identify emerging risks, analyze safety performance trends, and implement strategies that reduce workplace hazards and prevent injuries.
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects that strengthen safety performance and operational excellence.
- Provide technical expertise and actionable recommendations to site leadership on safety risks, compliance requirements, and improvement opportunities.
- Drive Risk Reduction Across Manufacturing Operations
- Conduct production floor walkthroughs, safety inspections, and audits to identify hazards and ensure effective controls.
- Lead complex incident and near-miss investigations, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions through completion.
- Lead or guide equipment safety reviews, machine risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and other complex hazard assessments.
- Apply your knowledge of machine safety, electrical safety, chemical hazards, ergonomics, and other industrial risks to help create a safer workplace.
- Serve as a Trusted Technical Expert
- Interpret OSHA and other applicable health and safety regulations and translate requirements into practical solutions.
- Guide leaders, employees, and cross-functional partners on safety standards, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Coordinate regulatory inspections, external agency visits, and internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- Lead or support new-hire safety orientation, contractor safety, specialized training, and emergency preparedness activities.
- Strengthen Safety Culture and Develop Others
- Build strong partnerships with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other departments to integrate safety into everyday decisions.
- Coach and mentor junior safety professionals and employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
- Maintain accurate safety records, regulatory documentation, audit findings, and corrective action tracking.
- Support workplace organization and continuous improvement through 5S3R standards.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated experience managing safety programs, conducting complex risk assessments, investigating incidents, and driving corrective actions.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Officeand the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Masters Degree in a related discipline.
- ASP, CSP, CIH, or another relevant professional certification.
- Experience in battery, automotive, advanced, or highly automated manufacturing.
- Expertise in machine safety, electrical safety, chemical safety, ergonomics, or automated equipment risk assessments.
- Experience mentoring colleagues, leading technical projects, and working with regulatory agencies.
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