Safety Program Specialist

Gemini Group, Inc.; Bad Axe (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Group, Inc. is seeking a Safety Program Specialist to manage safety program activities across manufacturing sites. This role is integral in planning and implementing health and safety programs to ensure employee safety.

Key responsibilities include monitoring adherence to safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and improving communication of safety expectations. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and at least three years of safety experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of safety-related experience.
• Knowledge of MIOSHA and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to implement health and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety program adherence and standards.
• Standardize and implement safety across facilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard evaluations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team building

Customer relations

Computer skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field

Job description

Title

Safety Program Specialist

Reports To

EHS Training and Compliance Manager

Status

Full-Time/Hourly (40 hours/week; additional hours as needed to support organization and individual goals).

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree in related field, or equivalent education
• Minimum of 3 years of safety-related experience
• Ability to communicate, implement, and coordinate comprehensive health and safety accident prevention programs
• Ability to lead and direct teams and/or committees
• Excellent customer relations, communication, and team building skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to travel: domestic and international

Job Preferences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of the regulations established by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA) and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
• MIOSHA and OSHA training certifications
• In-depth knowledge of plant operations
• Advanced problem-solving skills

Job Summary

To manage and coordinate all safety program activities for manufacturing sites. Assists with planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of occupational health and safety programs to assure the highest possible degree of safety for employees.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for monitoring adherence to Corporate/Plant safety programs by employees and subcontractors, including carrying out delegated authority to stop operations until safe work practices are re-established.
• Help standardize and implement safety programs across multiple facilities
• Support and deliver safety orientation and core training programs
• Partner with plant teams to promote a positive, engaging safety culture
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective action processes, driving consistency across sites
• Conduct risk assessments, JSAs, and hazard evaluations
• Verify that findings from cross-site audits are effectively addressed and corrected, ensuring timely closure and consistency across all facilities
• Support safety in design for new equipment, processes, and facility improvements
• Travel to sites to audit, coach, and align safety practices
• Improve communication of safety expectations, lessons learned, and best practices across all plants