Health & Safety Officers

Job Title: Health & Safety Specialist

Lexington, NC | Contract Type: Full-time | Job Code: 6883 | Department: Other Technical / Production

The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting and promoting a safe and healthy work environment throughout the manufacturing facility. This position assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety programs, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, conducts training, investigates incidents, and partners with employees and leaders to reduce workplace risks and foster a culture of safety.

Support implementation and continuous improvement of site safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments throughout the manufacturing facility.

Identify workplace hazards and collaborate with operations leadership to implement corrective actions.

Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

Assist in maintaining safety records, reports, permits, and regulatory documentation.

Deliver safety training and orientation programs for new hires, contractors, and existing employees.

Participate in emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.

Support lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space, fall protection, PPE, and other critical safety programs.

Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements to reduce injury risk.

Track and analyze safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.

Participate in safety committees and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.

Support environmental compliance activities as assigned.

Maintain positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, and regulatory agencies.

Office Standard: 8-hour M-F assignment; however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally, including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

Walking extensively throughout manufacturing facility.

Working in office and manufacturing environment.

Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.

Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working in varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial environments.

2–5 years of safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment preferred.

Experience conducting safety audits, investigations, and training programs.

Experience with safety management software and reporting systems preferred.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and workplace hazards.

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field preferred or compensatory closely related work experience required.

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.

Understanding of incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Training and Development

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status (where legally protected), marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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