Safety Specialist

Safety SpecialistThe Safety Specialist enforces safety policies and procedures in order to establish and promote a safety culture among all company employees. This position will be responsible for overseeing and promoting the overall safety program for a specific region.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct daily job walks in order to ensure employees are demonstrating safe work behavior and adhering to all the Company's safe work practices, targeting more frequent visits for higher hazard jobsEnforce disciplinary action on employees who demonstrate a disregard for safety policies and procedures, issue violations when warrantedReview all new projects and activities for safety related or high hazard job exposures and make sure any hazardous conditions are addressed with management and eliminatedInterface with Operations management on a regular basis to ensure safety compliance and buy-inAttend scheduled meetings to ensure safety presenceManage and investigate all near misses, incidents, and injuries in coordination with company and state regulations, report findings to leadershipImplement and administer government required safety, health, and environmental programs to ensure facility safety and complianceConduct monthly/periodic inspections of the facility for environmental compliance; conduct routine safety inspections to control occupational hazardsMaintain and manage the facility's safety program, including ownership of the Lock Out - Tag Out programGenerate and maintain government required OSHA logs, surveys, and employee postingsPerform job safety hazard analysisConduct on site and informal new hire orientations and current employee safety training as required by State, Federal, and Company requirements and maintain all training logs and recordsTrack the effectiveness of Company safety and environmental programs and adjust appropriatelyLead the coordination and administration of the facility's safety, health, and environmental programWork with site management and departments to maintain a safe work environmentGlobal Responsibilities:Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this positionThis job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needsQualifications:Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredBachelor's degree preferred, but not requiredMust understand laws and regulations as they relate to safety compliance and previous experience dealing with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory agenciesExperience:2-5 years of experience with safety as core responsibilityExperience in the Ready-Mix industry preferredSkills/Abilities:Advanced in Microsoft OfficeStrong and effective communication skills in person, phone, and via emailStrong time and project management skillsAbility to collaborate and work well with people throughout all levels of the companyAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented, and well organizedAbility to prioritize and quickly respond to challenges under tight deadlines and work well under pressureWorking Conditions:Operates within a professional office environment, as well as at job sites which includes some exposure to extremes in temperature, moisture, dust, and noiseRegularly works outdoors in all weather and ground conditionsRoutine usage of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinetsPhysical Requirements:Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and armsOccasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusAbility to lift up to 50 poundsMust be able to maneuver in and around our plants, yards, and jobsites as necessaryBenefits Information:At Ozinga, we care about the well-being of our team members both in and out of the workplace. That's why we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall quality of life. Our benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Protecting your health and providing peace of mind.Retirement Plan Options – Helping you build a secure future.Voluntary Benefits – Helping you to cover unexpected expenses.Work-Life Balance – Supporting flexibility so you can thrive in every area of your life.Employee Assistance Program – Offering confidential support for personal and professional challenges.Wellness Program – Promoting a healthy lifestyle through resources and incentives.We believe that when our co-workers feel their best, they can do their best. Join us and experience the difference of working for a company that values you! Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.