Safety Leader: Zero-Incident Culture & Training

Newell Brands; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Safety Manager in developing and enhancing plant safety programs. You will lead safety initiatives, conduct training, and promote a pervasive culture of safety across the facility, with responsibilities spanning audits, JSAs, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to reduce injuries and improve overall

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA and other safety regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective presentation and interpersonal abilities.
• English communication in writing and speaking.
• Leadership and coaching across organizational levels.
• Cross-functional collaboration to strengthen safety culture.
• Conflict resolution and professionalism under pressure.
• Experience in project planning and execution.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with plant leadership to cultivate a safety-first culture with zero incidents.
• Lead behavior-based safety initiatives and drive employee engagement.
• Analyze safety data trends to inform decisions and prioritize ergonomic improvements.
• Assist departments in developing and maintaining JSAs.
• Conduct regular safety audits and support process improvements.
• Develop and manage health and safety programs aligned with standards.
• Deliver safety training, including new hire orientation and compliance training.
• Identify and assess workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor TRIR and other key safety metrics.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, and documentation in the safety system.
• Verify successful implementation of corrective actions.
• Act as first responder for incidents and provide basic First Aid.
• Manage workers’ compensation processes, including OSHA log maintenance and return-to-work coordination.
• Collaborate with Plant Leadership to address safety concerns and implement solutions.
• Plan and manage Emergency Response Training and Drills.
• Be on-call to respond to incidents or provide information.
• Support PEAK expansion and address EHS issues early in projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Project planning

Conflict resolution

English language proficiency

Education

OSHA-30 Certification (preferred)

SEAL Training

OSHA-required training completion

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Job description

Newell Brands is seeking a Safety Specialist to support the Safety Manager in developing and enhancing plant safety programs. You will lead safety initiatives, conduct training, and promote a pervasive culture of safety across the facility, with responsibilities spanning audits, JSAs, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to reduce injuries and improve overall