Safety Specialist
About the role
The Safety Specialist applies scientific and practical knowledge to develop, innovate, and improve safety systems, processes, equipment, and tools within manufacturing environments. They lead departmental and improvement projects, proactively utilize PDCA cycles to reduce hazards, and support safety culture initiatives by collaborating with leaders and safety committees. The role involves interpreting and applying safety policies, conducting risk assessments, ergonomic studies, and documenting safety compliance activities. Developing technical expertise, analyzing safety data, and reporting on safety performance are key responsibilities. Overall, the position aims to promote safety excellence and continuous improvement to support a high safety performance culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead departmental and improvement projects
- Proactively utilize PDCA cycles to reduce hazards
- Support safety culture initiatives by collaborating with leaders and safety committees
- Interpret and apply safety policies
- Conduct risk assessments
- Conduct ergonomic studies
- Document safety compliance activities
- Develop technical expertise
- Analyze safety data
- Report on safety performance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related fields
- 0-4 years of safety experience
- Strong interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills
- Ability to work in manufacturing and open office environments
- Flexibility for shift work, overtime, and minimal travel