EHS Programs Leader — Health & Safety Specialist

Canduct-Group-of-Companies-1; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Canduct Industries in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to develop and continuously improve workplace health and safety programs, ensuring OSHA compliance within ISO-managed QMS, collaborating with leadership to promote proactive safety culture.

You will lead hazard analyses, training, incident investigations, and audits, organizing metrics and reports while advancing safety across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety Management or a related field.
• Depth of OSHA and environmental regulation knowledge.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with safety and HR responsibilities.
• OSHA 30 or similar safety HR certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the facility's health and safety program.
• Develop and implement a robust Health & Safety Program to create a safe workplace.
• Oversee plant safety performance, including tracking metrics, injury reports, and safety compliance.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for KPIs and other safety metrics.
• Ensure employees are trained to perform their tasks safely, including PPE standards.
• Conduct job hazard analyses for machinery to mitigate safety risks.
• Assist with safety training programs such as Lockout/Tagout and forklift operation.
• Manage incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain SDS records and Safety Data Sheets.
• Organize PPE inventory and safety supplies.
• Provide ongoing training to supervisors and Health & Safety Committee.
• Participate in equipment design reviews for OSHA compliance.
• Administer Workers' Compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Lead internal and external audits related to health and safety.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

MS Office & HRIS

Communication skills

Independent work

Facilitation

Hazard analysis

Education

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety Management

OSHA 30 certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Canduct Industries in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist to develop and continuously improve workplace health and safety programs, ensuring OSHA compliance within ISO-managed QMS, collaborating with leadership to promote proactive safety culture.

You will lead hazard analyses, training, incident investigations, and audits, organizing metrics and reports while advancing safety across manufacturing operations.