Safety Culture Champion - Manufacturing & Field Ops

Socket.dev; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Safety Specialist to work hands-on across our manufacturing shop, field operations, and offices. You’ll strengthen our safety culture through inspections, training, incident investigations, and continuous improvement.

You’ll conduct inspections, identify hazards, lead toolbox talks, support OSHA compliance, and partner with Production, Field Ops, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to raise safety performance. Occasional travel between locations required.

Qualifications

• Experience with OSHA compliance in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety audits, inspections, and accident/incident investigation.
• Safety certifications or training such as CSP, ASP, or OSHA Outreach Training.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits across locations.
• Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are followed.
• Perform random field trailer inspections for safety and compliance.
• Assist with incident investigations, including interviews and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate toolbox talks and safety training.
• Support OSHA, PPE and safety training programs.
• Conduct safety check-ins with new employees to reinforce expectations.
• Maintain safety resources and records.
• Track safety metrics and assist with compliance requirements.
• Travel between locations to provide safety support.
• Collaborate with Production, Field Ops, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Leadership.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety audits

Site inspections

Accident investigation

CSP/ASP/OSHA Outreach Training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Safety management software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Safety Specialist to work hands-on across our manufacturing shop, field operations, and offices. You’ll strengthen our safety culture through inspections, training, incident investigations, and continuous improvement.

You’ll conduct inspections, identify hazards, lead toolbox talks, support OSHA compliance, and partner with Production, Field Ops, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to raise safety performance. Occasional travel between locations required.