Safety Specialist

About the role

Founded in 1966, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs) is a global leader in spark plug and oxygen sensor design, driven by technology, innovation, and world-class quality. Today, that tradition continues as we transform our organization's portfolio, expand our core ceramic technologies, explore capabilities beyond traditional areas, and challenge ourselves to develop solutions and services that leverage technology to address social issues while contributing to a sustainable society.

The Safety Specialist supports the development, administration, and maintenance of safety and environmental programs at our West Virginia manufacturing facility. This role involves coordinating incident investigations, interpreting OSHA regulations, conducting safety inspections and Job Safety Analyses, leading safety training, and maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements.

Classification: Salary, Non-Exempt. Work Model: Onsite.

Schedule

Second shift, Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to develop, administer, and maintain safety programs and related training.
• Maintain and implement safety-related manuals and procedures (e.g., WVSM).
• Coordinate incident investigations.
• Interpret OSHA regulations and serve as an employee resource.
• Track OSHA and DOT-related certifications, including forklift, bloodborne pathogen, and reasonable suspicion, to ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Perform routine process safety inspections campus-wide.
• Conduct Job Safety Analyses for all areas.
• Lead new hire training on safety awareness and policies.
• Complete industrial hygiene studies (indoor air quality, noise, ergonomics) and recommend improvements to management.
• Run emergency drills and related training.
• Approve and maintain products that require Safety Data Sheets for compliance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and WVEMS.
• Apply ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements.
• Establish, document, and maintain all EMS policies and procedures.
• Back up the CAR/PAR systems related to OHS and EMS.
• Assist emergency first responders.
• Communicate orally, in writing, and electronically with other departments, suppliers, and outside parties as needed.
• Serve as a member of the Safety and Environmental Committee.