Safety Specialist

Coca-Cola Co; Huamantla; Hybrid; MXN 520,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Occupational Health, Safety & Security agenda for a Greenfield facility. You will serve as Safety SME throughout design, construction, startup and operation, embedding Safety by Design and leading contractor safety management.

Ideal candidates have OH&S experience in industrial settings, strong English, and knowledge of ISO 45001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Advanced English communication skills required.
• Experience in OH&S within manufacturing, industrial or construction environments.
• Knowledge of Safety by Design and Hierarchy of Controls.
• ISO 45001 knowledge and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Promote and strengthen a Safety and Accident Prevention culture across all phases of the Greenfield project.
• Build and embed a Zero Incident culture from design through startup and operations.
• Coordinate Contractor Safety Management activities, including safety requirements, training, on-site inspections, performance metrics, reporting and corrective action follow-up.
• Drive the implementation of Safety by Design requirements across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Utilities, Laboratories and supporting areas.
• Serve as the project Safety SME for facility layouts, machine safeguarding, LOTO, vehicle and pedestrian traffic routes, risk assessments, PPE, work at height, confined spaces, fire protection and other critical safety requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Utilities, Warehouse and Laboratory teams to integrate safety requirements into facility, process and equipment design.
• Conduct and support safety risk assessments, applying the Hierarchy of Controls and promoting risk elimination and engineering controls from the design stage.
• Support construction, equipment installation, commissioning and startup activities to ensure facilities and equipment are Safe to Build and Safe to Operate.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and applicable regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Influencing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

LOTO procedures

Safety auditing tools

Job description

## Safety SpecialistApply: Mexico - Tlaxcala: Full time: Posted Today: R-146482**Job Description Summary:**At The Coca-Cola Company, we are building more than a manufacturing facility—we are building a **world-class operation where safety is embedded from day one**.As a **Safety Specialist**, you will play a key role in supporting the Occupational Health, Safety & Security agenda for one of our most strategic Greenfield investments. You will serve as the **Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME)** for the project, helping ensure that safety requirements are effectively integrated throughout the design, construction, installation, commissioning, startup and operational readiness phases of the new facility.We are looking for a safety professional who combines strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively with Engineering, contractors, equipment suppliers and Operations teams. The ideal candidate brings experience in industrial, manufacturing or construction environments and a passion for building a strong safety culture through prevention, risk management and Safety by Design. # **What You'll Do for Us** * Promote and strengthen a **Safety and Accident Prevention culture** across all phases of the Greenfield project.* **Build and embed a Zero Incident culture from design through startup and operations.*** Coordinate and execute **Contractor Safety Management** activities, including safety requirements, training, on-site inspections, performance metrics, reporting and corrective action follow-up.* Drive the implementation of **Safety by Design** requirements across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Utilities, Laboratories and supporting areas.* Serve as the project **Safety SME** for facility layouts, **Machine Safeguarding, LOTO, vehicle and pedestrian traffic routes, risk assessments, PPE, work at height, confined spaces, fire protection and other critical safety requirements**.* Partner with **Engineering, Operations, Utilities, Warehouse and Laboratory teams** to integrate safety requirements into facility, process and equipment design.* Conduct and support safety risk assessments, applying the **Hierarchy of Controls** and promoting risk elimination and engineering controls from the design stage.* Support construction, equipment installation, commissioning and startup activities to ensure facilities and equipment are **Safe to Build and Safe to Operate**.* **Ensure compliance with KORE, KOSMOS, ISO 45001 and applicable regulations.*** Develop and support proactive safety programs based on **BBS and HOP principles**. # **Requirements & Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in **Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field**.* **Advanced English** communication skills required.* Experience in **Occupational Health & Safety within manufacturing, industrial or construction environments**.* Experience supporting **Greenfield, construction, major capital projects or manufacturing startup** desirable.* Knowledge of **Safety by Design, risk assessment methodologies and Hierarchy of Controls**.* Experience in **Contractor Safety Management**, including training, field inspections, performance monitoring and corrective action follow-up.* Technical knowledge of **Machine Safeguarding, LOTO, work at height, confined spaces, fire protection, industrial hygiene and chemical safety**.* Knowledge of **ISO 45001** and applicable occupational health and safety regulations.* Experience supporting **safety audits, incident investigations and root cause analysis**.* Strong **analytical, problem-solving, communication and influencing skills**, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors and equipment suppliers.# # **What We'll Do for You** * Give you the opportunity to help build a **world-class safety culture from the ground up**.* Provide hands-on exposure to a major **Greenfield manufacturing project**, from engineering and construction through startup and operations.* Give you the opportunity to work closely with Engineering, Operations and global Subject Matter Experts, applying **world-class safety and engineering standards**.* Provide opportunities for professional growth within a global organization committed to **Safety, innovation, people development and operational excellence**.**Skills:**Compliance, Health and Safety, Safety Compliance, Safety Management, Safety Programs, Site Safety**Location(s):**Mexico**City/Cities:**Huamantla**Travel Required:**00% - 25%**Relocation Provided:**Yes**Job Posting End Date:**October 19, 2026