Safety Specialist

Douglas Dynamics, LLC; Madison Heights (MI); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Generous 401(k) match

Profit sharing

Douglas Dynamics University (DDU)

Resumo da oferta

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is seeking a Safety Specialist to elevate its environmental, health and safety programs across our manufacturing operations. This role partners with engineering, maintenance and operations to embed a safety-first culture and to meet regulatory requirements.

You will develop training, maintain safety policies, lead incident investigations, manage data and metrics, and guide risk controls from design through implementation, with travel 10–25%.

Qualificações

• Minimum 2-year technical/associates degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of combined safety program management experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience interpreting OSHA and other regulatory requirements; able to maintain compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and continuously improve the Safety Management System across sites.
• Lead safety training programs and document training records.
• Perform incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor safety data, trends, and KPIs; report findings to leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations to embed safety in all changes.

Conhecimentos

Safety program mgmt

OSHA compliance

Industrial safety

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Formação académica

Associate degree in related field

Ferramentas

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

For more than 75 years, Douglas Dynamics has been North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment. Our family of industry-leading brands — FISHER®, SnowEx®, WESTERN®, HENDERSON®, DEJANA®, and VENCO VENTURO® — is trusted for superior innovation, reliability, and performance.

Just as important as what we build is how we build it. We believe our people and culture are critical to our success. At Douglas Dynamics, you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and empowered decision-making. We provide the tools, training, and support our employees need to thrive — because when our people succeed, so does our business.

When you join Douglas Dynamics, you become part of a tradition — and a future — where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported.

HOW WE DO IT

Our Core Values — Grow, Improve, and Engage — define who we are and guide how we work every day. We bring these values to life through our Winning Behaviors, which shape how we serve our customers, support one another, and succeed together:

• Be Customer & Results Driven – Consider the customer in everything you do and focus on meaningful outcomes.
• Anticipate the Possibilities – See around corners and embrace ideas that move our business forward.
• Collaborate & Care – Work together and support our customers, communities, and each other.
• Communicate Responsibly – Build trust through thoughtful listening and clear communication.
• Develop Self & Others – Take ownership of your growth while helping others do the same.
• Get Better Every Day – Continuous improvement is at the heart of how we work — every day.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Safety Specialist to join our team and help drive our continued success. This role plays an important part in supporting our customers, strengthening our business, and contributing to the long-term growth of Douglas Dynamics.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

This role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Commercial Snow & Ice (CSI) environmental, health and safety programs, by the following: Create, lead, and document the safety training program following OSHA Guidelines. Maintain accurate and compliant safety policies. Ensure the integration of safety in the launch of new product, acquisition of new equipment, and other operational changes. The role is established due to the need for a dedicated resource to keep WTA compliant with its own policies and processes and to drive the continuous improvement of environmental, health and safety performance and a safety-first culture.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The facility’s subject matter expert for all safety topics and use that expertise to guide policy decisions

Advises in the design and selection of new equipment and processes and ensure proper safety measures are in place during implementation

Lead the ongoing enhancement of Safety Management System frameworks, partnering cross-divisionally to integrate best practices and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Maintains the Safety Database and ensure incident investigations lead to the effective and timely implementation of corrective actions

Proactively seeks out safety improvement ideas and help other employees evaluate them and drive them to conclusion

Initiates regular and frequent safety communications in multiple formats to sustain a safety-focused culture

Leads safety training and ensures that employees receive the appropriate training for their departments and positions

Collects data on our safety performance, analyzes it for trends and opportunities, and reports findings to key leaders

Help ensure OSHA compliance by auditing and monitoring for conformity

Works with individuals at other sites within the division to share best practices and provide support where expertise is required

Fosters teamwork by working across functions with engineering, maintenance, and other departments to pursue improvement opportunities

Plans and leads cross-functional kaizen events for large projects and initiatives

Owns the Safety Observation process and helps others to observe and coach fellow employees

Identifies hazards throughout the plant, defines the appropriate risk controls, and helps supervisors ensure compliance

Ensures policies, procedures, and safety measures are clearly defined and available

Performs tests and conduct measurements and audits related to process controls and exposures

Maintains all required safety documentation for the site and ensure individual records are kept updated

Assures that all applicable environmental regulations are followed

Works with Corporate sustainability team to support ESG reporting and initiatives.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS

EDUCATION OR DEGREE:

Minimum 2-Year Technical/Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent experience

WORKING EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

5+ years of combined experience managing safety programs in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements

Experience with the management of data, including logs and records required to demonstrate compliance

Hands-on design, implementation, management and continuous improvement of a processes, tooling, and equipment with special awareness of:

Ergonomics

Machine Guarding

Interlocks

Respiratory Health

Hearing Conservation

Electrical Safety

Hand Tool Safety

PPE Assessments

Hands-on experience in a Lean Organization using practices equivalent to the Douglas Dynamics Management System [DDMS, based on the Toyota Production System (TPS)]

OTHER RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES:

Experienced customer centric leader with a strong sense of Team and integrity, capable of achieving quantifiable results through the ability to:

Recognize and work with people with different learning styles

Maintain unbiased perspectives when teaching and coaching teammates to systematically identify appropriate improvements/solutions through following established processes and collecting/analyzing/using data

Maintain patience while indirectly influencing teams to take ownership for the continued development and use and new programs, skills, tools they have acquired through training

Establish direct, collaborative relationships with internal DD cross-location, cross-department teammates

Capable and respectful communication in all forms (i.e. written, oral, and non-verbal) to assist with:

Developing skills to teach and mentor while inspiring the desire to learn

Listening, learning and strategically adjusting message style when acquiring new information; flexibility

Special emphasis on the ability to guide others through root cause analysis and problem solving that results in root cause corrective actions

Developing presentations with a logical flow and outline to support presenting training materials with an influential message inspiring the desire to learn

High level of proficiency working with Microsoft Suite including but not limited to: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Ability to efficiently analyze data and develop logical conclusions as well as identify opportunities

Ability to prioritize multiple projects and balance schedules corresponding to customer expectations

Adept at working independently

1st Aid Certified or prepared to become 1st Aid Certified

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Typical travel requirements throughout the year are expected to be 10-25%

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A fulfilling career with the opportunity to contribute to an industry leader
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Generous 401(k) match
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including access to Douglas Dynamics University (DDU)

At Douglas Dynamics, we don’t just talk about improvement — we live it. We’re committed to creating an environment where people can grow, ideas are encouraged, and learning never stops. Your development matters here, and we are invested in helping you build a rewarding career.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies show that women, people of color, and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Douglas Dynamics, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace — and we encourage you to apply.

Douglas Dynamics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.