Safety Specialist

Movement Search and Delivery is working with a leading manufacturing company in Toronto, Ohio, to identify and evaluate a Safety Specialist

Position Overview

The Safety Engineer is responsible for maintaining and continuously improving workplace safety and health programs to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safe working environment. This position coordinates safety initiatives, risk assessments, corrective actions, incident investigations, and employee training. The role works closely with site leadership and operations to identify hazards, reduce workplace risks, and support a proactive safety culture.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and assess manufacturing floor activities to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential risks.
• Utilize Safety Statistics to direct risk assessments and identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Perform Ergonomic Assessments and implement tools, equipment, and process improvements to eliminate or reduce risk.
• Review Daily Risk Notifications and take appropriate action to remove identified hazards.
• Serve as a Human Performance Advocate, coaching and training employees on safety principles and practices.
• Perform Machine Guard Risk Assessments and coordinate recommendations for improvement.
• Manage the Contractor ISN System and maintain contractor safety compliance.
• Develop and implement site Safety and Health Programs, including any required training materials.
• Coordinate Risk Insurer Recommendations through completion.
• Perform daily housekeeping audits and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Support site EHS leadership in maintaining a proactive safety culture that goes beyond regulatory compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing training to continue developing professional skills and knowledge.
• Serve as an active member of the Emergency Response Team and Fire Brigade.
• Partner with Operations to proactively identify and mitigate workplace risks.
• Serve as an active member of the Joint Safety Committee.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related discipline required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant industrial or manufacturing safety experience.
• Desire to obtain and maintain professional safety certifications.

Special Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, contractors, and outside contacts.
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry-accepted safe work practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to coach, influence, and promote accountability throughout the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

National Security and Export Control Requirements

This position may involve access to technical information, materials, or manufacturing processes subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Applicants may be required to qualify as a U.S. Person, as defined under applicable regulations, or be eligible to obtain the necessary export authorizations from the appropriate U.S. government agencies.

About Movement Search and Delivery

MOVEMENT is a national executive search firm that connects companies with exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, information technology, sales, legal, and human resources.

How to Apply

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