Safety Specialist

Coca-Cola Co; Huamantla; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Mexico is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Occupational Health, Safety & Security agenda for a strategic Greenfield investment. You will serve as the Safety SME for the project, helping ensure safety requirements are embedded from design through startup and operations.

We value hands-on safety leadership with experience in industrial environments, strong English, and the ability to collaborate with Engineering, contractors and Operations to foster a proactive

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.

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 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 ISO 45001 and applicable regulations.
• Develop and support proactive safety programs based on BBS and HOP principles.

Skills

Compliance

Health and Safety

Safety Compliance

Safety Management

Safety Programs

Site Safety

Education

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

Job description

Safety Specialist

Apply: 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)

MexicoCity/Cities:Huamantla

Travel Required

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided

Yes

Job Posting End Date

October 19, 2026