Safety Specialist

Hawkins Inc; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Safety Specialist to lead risk assessment and control across chemical manufacturing and distribution teams. The role focuses on prevention, data-driven decision making, and integration of safety practices with operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating industrial hygiene assessments, training programs, incident investigations, and policy updates in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a safety or regulatory role.
• Process Safety Management experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 511 coursework preferred.
• HAZWOPER and Incident Commander experience required.
• ISO Certification knowledge preferred (9001, 14001, 45001)
• Training development and delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor leaders and employees to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action process focusing on root cause analysis.
• Update safety policies and procedures in collaboration with leadership.
• Manage Safety Training program including content, delivery and reporting.
• Lead hazard reviews and risk assessments for operations and process changes.
• Conduct safety assessments and audits at plant locations and implement solutions.
• Maintain OSHA logs and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Manage safety databases and report metrics to stakeholders.
• Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments and exposure control strategies.
• Assist with Emergency Response Team structure and drills.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Collaboration

Safety data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/industrial hygiene

OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 511 coursework

ASP/CSP certification

ISO 9001/14001/45001 knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

Position Summary

The Safety Specialist serves as a technical resource and leader in the identification, evaluation, and control of occupational health and safety risks across Hawkins’ chemical manufacturing and distribution teams. This role applies risk assessment methodologies to proactively identify hazards and implement effective controls aligned with the Hierarchy of Controls.

This position partners with cross functional teams to design, recommend and verify engineering, administrative, and procedural controls that reduce risk and improve system reliability. The Safety Specialist performs and supports industrial hygiene assessments (air monitoring, exposure assessments, and control verification), ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and company standards. They will coordinate site level occupational health programs, employee safety training, and participate in safety committee meetings.

This role supports incidents investigations, safety program development/implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on prevention, data-driven decision making, and operational integration of safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor leaders and employees to ensure compliance with all applicable company and government regulations.
• Lead and support incident investigations and corrective action process. Focusing on root cause analysis and documenting action plans to prevent reoccurrence.
• Proactively seek ways to improve overall employee health and safety performance. Working with leadership, update safety related policies and procedures; review regulations and compare with company policies to ensure compliance; verify that employees are adhering to the company policies and procedures as written.
• Manage Safety Training program including content, delivery and reporting.
• Lead and facilitate hazard reviews and risk assessments for operational tasks, new process development, and process changes.
• Conduct safety assessments and audits at plant locations, communicate findings, and help implement solutions.
• Maintain regulatory compliance obligations (OSHA 300 Logs, reporting, etc.) while driving beyond compliance performance improvements.
• Manage internal/external safety databases and report key metrics and trends to stakeholders.
• Conducts/coordinates industrial hygiene assessments; developing and recommending exposure control strategies. Ensures compliance with appropriate government regulations and laws.
• Assist with Emergency Response Team structure and facilitate training and facility emergency response drills.
• Complete other tasks and compliance responsibilities. Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.

Requirements and Preferred Background/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or equivalent experience

Minimum five years’ experience in a safety or regulatory role required

Process Safety Management experience preferred

OSHA 30 and/or OSHA 511 coursework preferred

HAZWOPER and Incident Commander experience required

Previous Industrial Hygiene experience preferred

ASP/CSP certification preferred

ISO Certification knowledge preferred (9001, 14001, 45001)

Training development and delivery experience

Excellent communication and time management skills

Excellent follow-up and organizational skills

Ability to work well both autonomously and as part of a collaborative group

Ability to source information from internal and external sources

Ability to read, interpret and present safety data

Proficient at using Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Physical Requirements

Sit, stand, bend, reach, walk for extended periods of time in an office or manufacturing setting

Work in manufacturing areas where conditions may include odors, varying temperatures, wet floors, and moderate levels of noise

Wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator and chemical resistant suit

Ascend and descend stairs and ladders

Lift and carry 50 lbs. on an occasional basis

Travel

Up to 25%

Expected Compensation

$110,000-$130,000 + 10%Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.