Plant Safety Specialist

About the role

Our client, a global leader in the consumer packaged goods industry, is seeking a Plant Safety Specialist (Group SHE Specialist) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in plant safety and/or construction safety, OSHA compliance expertise, contractor safety management experience, and a proven ability to build and sustain a strong safety culture in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety activities for a major manufacturing site project, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, Unilever standards, and site safety requirements.
• Develop and execute the site safety strategy in partnership with project teams, contractors, and site leadership.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Lead contractor safety management, including safety reviews, audits, site access controls, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions.
• Plan and execute emergency response drills, evacuation simulations, and site preparedness activities.
• Deliver safety training, daily safety dialogues, and awareness programs to promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Utilize tools and technologies such as cameras, drones, sensors, and other monitoring methods to identify hazards and improve safety performance.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives to reduce site risks and environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE/EHS/HSE) experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, engineering, or related environments.
• Experience managing contractor safety and compliance within an active manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigations, hazard assessments, and corrective action processes.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing effective safety controls.
• Proven ability to influence employees, contractors, and leadership teams to drive a strong safety culture.
• Experience leading safety training, safety committees, audits, and emergency response activities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Manufacturing, food production, consumer goods, industrial facility, or capital project experience highly preferred.

Pay

$34 - $41/hr