Safety and Compliance Lead

Accelera; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera seeks an Occupational Health and Safety Lead to drive site-wide safety initiatives, fostering a culture of prevention and operational excellence. You will mitigate workplace risks and ensure safety systems exceed regulatory standards across the site.

You will lead HazCom, LOTO, machine guarding programs, conduct JHAs/JSAs, investigations, and training, while coordinating emergency preparedness and safety dashboards with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing EHS management.
• Proven expertise in OSHA compliance and LOTO.
• Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience leading safety committees and promoting employee participation.
• Experience coordinating HazCom, PPE assessments, and industrial hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and improvement of site-wide safety programs (HazCom, LOTO, machine guarding).
• Drive risk reduction through JHAs/JSAs and engineering controls.
• Lead incident investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate engaging safety trainings for all personnel and ensure retention of procedures.
• Conduct floor audits and behavioral observations to identify hazards and track corrective actions.
• Oversee chemical safety programs, SDS, PPE assessments, and industrial hygiene tasks.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness efforts (EAP drills, first aid readiness).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into projects and maintenance workflows.

Skills

EHS management

OSHA compliance

LOTO procedures

Machine safety auditing

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Safety committees

Employee engagement

HazCom

PPE coordination

Job description

As an Occupational Health and Safety Lead, you will spearhead our site-wide initiatives to foster a culture of prevention and operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in mitigating workplace risks and ensuring that our safety management systems consistently exceed regulatory standards.

About the Role

As an Occupational Health and Safety Lead, you will spearhead our site-wide initiatives to foster a culture of prevention and operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in mitigating workplace risks and ensuring that our safety management systems consistently exceed regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and continuous improvement of site-wide safety programs, including HazCom, LOTO, and machine guarding protocols.
• Drive risk reduction by performing thorough JHAs and JSAs, implementing effective engineering controls, and verifying machine safeguarding.
• Lead comprehensive incident investigations using root-cause analysis to identify systemic improvements and maintain accurate OSHA recordkeeping.
• Facilitate engaging safety training sessions for all personnel, ensuring clear communication and high retention of critical safety procedures.
• Conduct regular floor audits and behavioral observations to proactively identify hazards and track corrective actions to completion.
• Manage chemical safety programs, including SDS compliance, PPE assessments, and industrial hygiene coordination.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness efforts, including EAP drills and first aid readiness, to ensure a resilient response capability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety into engineering projects and maintenance workflows.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing EHS management with a focus on floor-level engagement.
• Proven expertise in OSHA compliance, LOTO procedures, and machine safety auditing.
• Strong background in incident investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety committees and drive employee participation in safety initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing Workers' Compensation claims and related documentation.
• Proficiency in data management for safety dashboards and audit tracking systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safety culture across diverse teams.