Safety Specialist

NREP; De Soto (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness and employee assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aarcher Talent is seeking a Health & Safety Partner for our client in De Soto, Kansas. This role develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive occupational health and safety programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with leadership, employees, contractors, and vendors to ensure OSHA compliance, identify hazards, conduct incident investigations, and drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to respond to site emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and readiness activities.
• Deliver safety training and coach employees, contractors, and vendors on safe work practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor safety performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain required safety documentation, permits, and reports.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aarcher Talent is seeking a Health & Safety Partner for our client in De Soto, Kansas. This position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive occupational health and safety programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role will work closely with leadership, employees, contractors, and vendors to ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance, identify and mitigate workplace hazards, and promote a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing background, experience developing safety procedures and conducting incident investigations, strong OSHA knowledge, and a demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and readiness activities.
• Deliver safety training and coach employees, contractors, and vendors on safe work practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor safety performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain required safety documentation, permits, and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to respond to site emergencies as needed.

Preferred

• CSP, CIH, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, ISO 45001, or related certifications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing startups, commissioning, or high-hazard operations.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking and standing in a manufacturing environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Use of required PPE, which may include safety glasses, gloves, safety footwear, respirators, Tyvek suits, or other protective equipment.
• All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Career development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer