Manufacturing Safety Specialist

Qualdoc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Direct hire

Certification support

Comprehensive benefits

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Qualdoc in Richmond, VA seeks a Manufacturing Safety Specialist to maintain a safe working environment in a manufacturing and fabrication facility. The role focuses on identifying hazards, conducting inspections, training employees, and ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, communicates well with employees and supervisors, and stays actively involved in daily shop floor operations. Starting salary is competitive and higher salaries may be available based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors at all levels.
• ASP, CSP, or other relevant safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing and fabrication areas to identify hazards and reinforce safe work practices.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and document findings.
• Track safety concerns and corrective actions through completion.
• Promote employee awareness and encourage a proactive safety culture.
• Assist with new-hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.
• Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Support incident, injury, and near-miss reporting and investigations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and help develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain safety records, training documents, inspection reports, and compliance files.
• Assist with regulatory and internal safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for workplace safety programs and procedures.

Skills

Safety practices

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

ASP/CSP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Manufacturing Safety Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $70,000/year; higher salary may be available depending on experience

Position Summary

We are hiring a Manufacturing Safety Specialist to help maintain a safe working environment in a manufacturing and fabrication facility. This role focuses on identifying workplace hazards, conducting safety inspections, supporting employee training, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, communicates well with employees and supervisors, and enjoys being actively involved in daily shop floor operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing and fabrication areas to identify hazards and reinforce safe work practices.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and document findings.
• Track safety concerns and corrective actions through completion.
• Promote employee awareness and encourage a proactive safety culture.
• Assist with new-hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.
• Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Support incident, injury, and near-miss reporting and investigations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and help develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain safety records, training documents, inspection reports, and compliance files.
• Assist with regulatory and internal safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for workplace safety programs and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Equivalent education and experience combinations will also be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors at all levels.
• ASP, CSP, or other relevant safety certifications preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth
• Direct-hire employment
• Professional development and certification support
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative, safety-focused work environment