Safety Specialist

Position Title: Safety Specialist Wage: Based on Experience Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is seeking a Safety Specialist to join our client’s Human Resources team in Springfield, MO. This is a hands-on, highly visible role responsible for leading occupational safety initiatives, reducing workplace risk, and strengthening a culture of safety across a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Global Compliance & Risk Manager, the Safety Specialist will work closely with Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, Quality, and Environmental teams to maintain a safe, compliant workplace. This position will also provide exposure to broader areas including risk management, emergency preparedness, sustainability, business continuity, and disaster planning. Safety Specialist Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s occupational safety program and ISO 45001-aligned management system Establish safety objectives, performance metrics, reporting, and improvement initiatives that support daily operations Ensure compliance with OSHA General Industry standards, NFPA requirements, emergency-response regulations, workers’ compensation, return-to-work programs, and company policies Conduct workplace inspections, audits, observations, hazard assessments, and risk assessments Maintain and improve safety controls related to JSAs/JHAs, LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, chemical safety, ergonomics, and corrective actions Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage; conduct root-cause analysis and track corrective actions through completion Partner with Human Resources on workers’ compensation and return-to-work activities Lead safety training and the Safety Committee while coaching employees and supervisors on safe work practices, accountability, and reporting Maintain OSHA records, safety data, training documentation, inspection records, dashboards, and corrective-action tracking Analyze safety trends and recommend improvements based on data and observations Coordinate emergency drills, first-aid/AED readiness, contractor and hot-work safety, industrial hygiene activities, insurance loss-control visits, audits, and regulatory inspections Partner with the Environmental Supervisor on overlapping EHSS responsibilities Support regulatory audits and special projects involving risk management, business continuity, disaster planning, sustainability, and broader compliance initiatives Work with the Quality team to support compliance with AS9100 certification standards Uphold company standards for integrity, quality, safety, and operational excellence Requirements for Safety Specialist Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, or a related field preferred 4+ years of safety or regulatory compliance experience required; 6+ years preferred Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred Experience with hazard and risk assessments, incident investigations, safety program implementation, ISO 45001, and computer-based health and safety systems preferred Equivalent education, certifications, and experience will be considered Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards, NFPA requirements, emergency response, and manufacturing safety controls including LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, chemical safety, and ergonomics Familiarity with ISO 45001, safety management systems, Microsoft Office, and health and safety software Environmental and sustainability knowledge is a plus Strong analytical, problem-solving, incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and data-analysis skills Excellent organizational, project management, prioritization, and follow-through abilities Strong written, verbal, training, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with employees and leaders at all levels Comfortable working cross-functionally and independently while managing multiple priorities Ability to maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor and translate safety requirements into practical, actionable expectations Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and adapt to evolving business and compliance needs #J-18808-Ljbffr