Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

Location: Weston, OH
Compensation: $75,000–$82,000 annually
Shift: 1st Shift with flexibility to support 2nd Shift as needed
1st Shift: 6:00 AM–3:50 PM
2nd Shift: 3:50 PM–2:00 AM

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to support workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and injury prevention within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Safety Specialist will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Leadership to promote a safe work environment, reduce workplace risks, maintain OSHA compliance, and strengthen the overall safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safe work practices throughout production, warehouse, maintenance, and sanitation areas.

• Conduct routine safety inspections, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments to identify and correct unsafe conditions.

• Investigate workplace injuries, incidents, and near misses, determine root causes, and assist with implementing corrective actions.

• Support OSHA compliance programs, including PPE, machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, forklift safety, and emergency response.

• Deliver employee safety training, including new-hire orientation, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.

• Monitor safety performance metrics and assist with identifying and reporting trends to management.

• Maintain accurate documentation for safety inspections, incident reports, training records, and corrective actions.

• Support workers’ compensation meetings and employee safety engagement initiatives.

• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and HR to drive continuous improvement and workplace safety.

• Stay current with OSHA requirements, regulatory changes, and manufacturing safety best practices.

• Assist with corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and other safety-related projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Previous Safety or EHS experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and general industry safety standards.

• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.

• Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and influence employees at all levels.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 40 pounds.

• Comfortable working around machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

• Must be flexible to support 1st and 2nd shift operations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.

• Safety certification such as COSS, ASP, CSP, or equivalent.

• Forklift certification or experience supporting powered industrial truck programs.

• Previous experience in food production or manufacturing facilities.

Knowledge & Skills

• OSHA Regulations & Compliance
• Manufacturing Safety
• EHS Programs
• Incident Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Machine Guarding
• PPE Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Hazard Mitigation
• Industrial Hygiene
• Emergency Response
• Safety Training
• Continuous Improvement

Compensation: $75,000–$82,000 annually