Health & Safety Specialist

Primary Duties, Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Promote a strong safety culture through visibility, communication, and leadership engagement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety programs to ensure a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and local regulations.
• Carry out regular safety audits, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning for accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
• Keep thorough records.
• Facilitate/accompany team members for medical facility visits for initial injuries and for follow-up visits. Facilitate communications pre-visit and post-visit for all medical facility visits.
• Serve as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies, inspections, and reporting requirements.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Monitor, analyze, and report metrics to leadership.
• Develop and implement strategies for risk reduction and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance activities.

Collaboration & Advisory

• Partner with operations, facilities, engineering, and other departments to integrate best practices into daily operations.
• Advise management on related issues, policy changes, and industry best practices.

Training & Development

• Develop and deliver training programs for IMMI team members and contractors, including onboarding and annual refreshers.
• Maintain records of safety training, certifications, and compliance activities.
• Promote continuous improvement and safety awareness at all organizational levels.

Skills & Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree or applicable work experience in manufacturing or related industry, or combination thereof. Functional knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations. Experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and developing corrective action plans. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and multiple locations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline. Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Familiarity with Health and Safety software platforms and corporate sustainability initiatives.