Safety Specialist

PTS Advance; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks a Safety Specialist in Faribault, MN, onsite, to lead HSE programs and drive a culture of safety across a manufacturing site.

You will conduct audits, incident investigations, and trainings, ensuring OSHA compliance and environmental duties are met, while partnering with operations and HR to improve safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, or related field.
• 3+ years of HSE/EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety programs, including LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation.
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and employee safety training.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance, including wastewater, stormwater, EPCRA reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE/EHS) programs.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Investigate workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver engaging employee safety training programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable environmental requirements.
• Maintain safety documentation, permits, compliance records, and reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, HR, and leadership to continuously improve workplace safety.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and safety committee initiatives.
• Assist with industrial hygiene programs and environmental compliance efforts.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

HSE programs

Safety training

Incident investigations

Audits

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental or related field

Tools

SAP EHS

Job description

Faribault, MN (South of Minneapolis) | Onsite

Full-Time

Are you passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment? We're seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to join a leading manufacturing facility in Faribault, Minnesota. In this role, you'll lead safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to foster a strong culture of workplace safety.

If you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoy making a direct impact on employee health and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE/EHS) programs.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Investigate workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver engaging employee safety training programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable environmental requirements.
• Maintain safety documentation, permits, compliance records, and reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, HR, and leadership to continuously improve workplace safety.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and safety committee initiatives.
• Assist with industrial hygiene programs and environmental compliance efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, or a related field.
• 3+ years of HSE/EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety programs, including:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined Space
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
• Respiratory Protection
• Hearing Conservation
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and employee safety training.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance, including:
• Wastewater
• Stormwater
• EPCRA Reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASP or GSP certification.
• Experience with SAP Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Management.
• Ability to travel occasionally to support other manufacturing facilities.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact by helping create a safer workplace.
• Work alongside experienced operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Opportunity to lead safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Stable, full-time opportunity with a growing manufacturing organization.

If you're an experienced safety professional looking to advance your career while making a real difference in manufacturing operations, we'd love to connect with you.