Plant Safety & Training Specialist

Solugel; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Job summary

PB Leiner in Davenport, IA seeks a Safety Specialist to establish and oversee health and safety processes for the plant, including office, lab and manufacturing areas. You will train employees on protocols, enforce safety rules, and respond to accidents with reports and preventive actions.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety programs, conducting inspections, toolbox talks, and OSHA compliance across site operations, while working a 4 on 4 off night shift schedule flexibility where

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent.
• 1–3 years relevant experience.
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and other state/local safety regulations.
• Familiarity with tools, machines and equipment used in the workplace.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving skills.
• Ability to teach others established safety standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and comfort with safety tech.
• Ability to work well in a team and interact with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with plant employees and contractors as a safety partner.
• Maintain and improve safety standards and regulations, including reporting to federal, state, and local agencies.
• Lead and manage safety programs and training management systems for OSHA compliance.
• Lead safety trainings, tool-box talks, and safety awareness initiatives.
• Investigate workplace injuries and coordinate corrective actions.
• Engage with outside regulatory agencies as needed.
• Monitor safety performance data and report trends to management.
• Ensure site security and controlled access as part of safety measures.
• Prepare new-hire onboarding safety training and SOPs development.
• Conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and JHA updates.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Tools

Safety training tools

Job description

PB Leiner in Davenport, IA seeks a Safety Specialist to establish and oversee health and safety processes for the plant, including office, lab and manufacturing areas. You will train employees on protocols, enforce safety rules, and respond to accidents with reports and preventive actions.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety programs, conducting inspections, toolbox talks, and OSHA compliance across site operations, while working a 4 on 4 off night shift schedule flexibility where