Safety Specialist

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future. What You’ll Get To Do The Safety Specialist is focused on coordination of the environmental, health and safety activities for the Wright City facility to maintain compliance with EPA, OSHA, Corporate and Facility safety and environmental regulations and initiatives. This role is perfect for an individual who is organized and has good interpersonal management skills. A vital member of the safety team, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader. Job Responsibilities Include Lead and mentor facility teams to implement effective health, safety, environmental, and loss prevention programs Evaluate operations, processes and equipment in the facility to determine compliance with all safe operating policies, facility written programs and OSHA requirements; provide coaching and training to employees to support the safety program, including new hire onboarding, employee refresher training, and training material improvement. Conduct risk assessments, analyze safety performance data, and drive action plans to meet health and safety targets; conduct inspections and audits to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement Prepare and maintain comprehensive reports including incident documentation, regulatory submissions (OSHA, EPA), audit findings, performance metrics, and corrective action tracking to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Investigates, resolves, and coordinates investigation and follow-up on incidents and employee care related to safety Provides guidance and support to facility leadership in matters pertaining to the safe operation of the facility; develop and/or maintain required safety documentation What We Are Looking For Ability to read and interpret correctly the OSHA 1910 standards Ability to relate to management as well as shop floor employees Demonstrated commitment to safety Regular and predictable attendance, safely perform tasks and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of this job 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing and safety setting or relevant safety educational background What OBE Offers You Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed OBE Privacy Policy OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industry Wholesale Building Materials #J-18808-Ljbffr