Safety Specialist - plant level - Rockaway, New Jersey

MissionHires is partnering with a fast-paced, complex heavy industrial manufacturing plant in Rockaway, NJ to hire a Safety Specialist (plant level). This newly created, direct-hire role supports an 800-employee site within a 5-person EHS team, reporting to the Plant EHS Manager. The Safety Specialist will drive proactive safety initiatives, coach supervisors, conduct incident investigations with root-cause analysis, and deliver behavioral and human performance safety training. Strong growth potential into larger site, divisional, or corporate EHS leadership roles. Salary: $80,000–$92,000. Responsibilities Support day-to-day plant safety programs in a heavy manufacturing environment Partner with facility supervisors to coach and train on safe work practices and human performance/behavior-based safety Lead or support incident/near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective/preventive actions Shift safety culture from reactive to preventive through hazard identification and mitigation Assist with safety training development, delivery, and compliance tracking Support EHS Manager and broader 5-person EHS team in meeting site safety goals and KPIs Conduct safety observations, walkthroughs, and audit activities to identify risks and drive continuous improvement Contribute to documentation, reporting, and follow-up on corrective actions Engage employees across departments to promote a strong safety mindset in a fast-paced production setting Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, or related technical field from an accredited institution At least 1–2 years of plant safety experience within heavy/industrial manufacturing operations Experience conducting incident investigations with root-cause analysis and making actionable recommendations Exposure to behavioral/human performance safety concepts and training Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with production supervisors and frontline employees Proactive, prevention-focused mindset with strong problem-solving and follow-through Strong communication and training delivery skills #J-18808-Ljbffr MissionHires