Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Senior Health & Safety SpecialistA fast-paced, safety-first production facility is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Specialist to own and improve its health and safety programs. This permanent, onsite role partners with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and plant leadership to reduce hazards and strengthen safety culture. The position offers independence, visibility, and the stability of a global manufacturer.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety programs, policies, procedures, and standardsPartner with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards and occupational health risksConduct safety audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and workplace inspections to ensure regulatory and company complianceLead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence of injuries, illnesses, and near missesMonitor and analyze safety performance metrics, injury trends, workers' compensation data, and regulatory reporting requirementsEnsure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements and company policiesCoordinate regulatory inspections and serve as the liaison with health and safety agencies and external stakeholdersDevelop and deliver health and safety training for teammates, contractors, and leadersSupport emergency preparedness, emergency response planning, and crisis managementFacilitate safety committees and engagement initiatives that promote teammate involvement and accountabilityLead projects and continuous improvement initiatives with limited supervisionRequirementsWorking knowledge of OSHA and other applicable health and safety regulationsExperience conducting audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and incident investigationsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independentlyStrong communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organizationAbility to work onsite at the plantScreening QuestionsHow many years of health and safety experience do you have in a manufacturing environment?Describe an incident investigation you led and the corrective actions that resulted.Are you available to work onsite in Graniteville, SC?