Safety Specialist
Creative Modular Construction · Springfield, MO · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
What You'll Do
- Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and walkthroughs across manufacturing and field locations.
- Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and at-risk behaviors and ensure corrective actions are documented and followed through.
- Perform random field trailer inspections for safety, housekeeping, storage, and compliance.
- Assist with incident and accident investigations, including employee interviews, documentation, photographs, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Coordinate and track Toolbox Talks and safety training.
- Support training programs related to OSHA compliance, industrial safety, respiratory protection, PPE, and other safety requirements.
- Conduct safety check-ins with new employees to reinforce safety expectations and gather feedback.
- Maintain first-aid supplies, AEDs, fire extinguishers, PPE, and other safety resources.
- Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and incident files.
- Track safety metrics and assist with OSHA, insurance, and internal compliance requirements.
- Support safety improvement projects, including shop-floor markings, hazard identification, seasonal safety campaigns, and process improvements.
- Travel between CMC locations to provide safety support and maintain a visible presence where work is happening.
- Partner with Production, Field Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to continuously improve safety performance.
What We're Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with OSHA compliance in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of safety audits, inspections, and accident/incident investigation.
- Safety-related certification or training such as CSP, ASP, or OSHA Outreach Training.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- CSP, ASP, CIH, or other advanced safety certification.
- Experience managing respiratory protection and industrial hygiene programs.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
- Experience with safety management software and data analysis.
- Experience in a large-scale manufacturing or construction environment.
We're looking for someone who doesn't simply enforce safety—but helps build a culture where everyone takes ownership of it. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build safer, smarter, and better.