Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist
We are currently seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to join a leading industrial manufacturing company in Oxford, Alabama. If you are an experienced Safety Specialist in the industrial industry and are committed to quality and safety, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.
Safety Specialist Job Summary:

• Serve as the primary day-to-day safety resource for the Oxford facility.
• Maintain a consistent and visible presence throughout the manufacturing operation.
• Conduct routine safety walks, inspections, and employee observations.
• Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and potential hazards.
• Immediately communicate significant safety concerns to appropriate Operations and Safety leadership.
• Assist supervisors and managers with correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Promote employee ownership and accountability for workplace safety.
• Support the development of a strong safety culture from the beginning of the Oxford operation.
• Implement company-wide safety policies, programs, and procedures at the Oxford facility.
• Assist with developing and maintaining Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), SOPs, and safe-work practices.
• Assist in evaluating safety requirements for new equipment, processes, tools, and facility modifications.
• Maintain required safety documentation and records.
• Assist with internal and external safety audits and inspections.
• Monitor and promote compliance with safety requirements related to PPE, Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, welding and hot work, grinding and cutting, fall protection, electrical safety, overhead cranes, rigging, forklifts, hazardous materials, housekeeping, ergonomics, emergency equipment, shipping and receiving, and heavy material handling.
• Conduct new-hire safety orientation for Oxford employees.
• Coordinate required safety training and conduct toolbox talks and periodic safety training.
• Maintain employee training records.
• Identify additional training needs based on incidents, observations, process changes, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, and property-damage events.
• Conduct or assist with incident investigations.

• Identify immediate, contributing, and root causes.
• Develop recommended corrective and preventive actions.
• Track corrective actions through completion.
• Assist with OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled facility safety inspections.
• Document identified hazards and assign corrective actions.
• Maintain a corrective-action tracking system.
• Support emergency preparedness, emergency drills, evacuation procedures, and emergency response planning.
• Inspect emergency equipment and safety stations.
• Assist with contractor and visitor safety requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and company safety requirements.
• Assist with regulatory inspections and responses.
• Stay informed regarding changes in applicable safety regulations and industry best practices.

Safety Specialist Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, industrial construction, fabrication, mechanical, electrical, or a related industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Experience investigating workplace incidents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to work independently while following direction from the Safety Manager.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• ASP, CSP, or other recognized safety certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Experience with OSHA recordkeeping preferred.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, mechanical assembly, piping, electrical, or modular manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with overhead cranes and rigging preferred.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training preferred.
• Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, root-cause analysis, corrective-action management, PPE requirements, fall protection, hot work, crane and rigging safety, forklift safety, electrical safety, emergency response, and safety documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to spend significant time walking and working throughout a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and access various areas of a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Ability to work around welding, grinding, cutting, painting, cranes, forklifts, heavy equipment, industrial noise, and other manufacturing activities.
• Ability to work occasional extended hours, weekends, or other schedules when operational or safety requirements dictate.

Why Peoplelink Staffing?

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
• 401k available after reaching hours worked requirement
• Direct Deposit Programs
• Competitive Pay & Consistent Hours
• Opportunity to work with a respected Industrial manufacturer

Ready to build your future? Apply today and become part of a team that values quality, safety, and craftsmanship!

We are dedicated to the safety, health and well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. We are proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization. #IND283