Safety Specialist

Focus; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus is seeking a Safety Specialist I for its Seneca, SC site to drive safety program management and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. You will deliver training, conduct floor audits, support incident investigations, and coordinate safety initiatives with production and maintenance teams.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing safety, a bachelor’s degree in safety or related field (OSHA cert preferred), and familiarity with ISO 45001/14001 standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environment or related field preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 hour General Industry certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with EHS software and regulatory standards (OSHA, ISO 14001/45001).

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing OSHA-required safety training and maintain training records.
• Conduct daily floor safety oversight and correct unsafe acts or conditions.
• Assist in incident investigations using interviews and root-cause analysis.
• Assist in emergency drills across production and warehouse areas.
• Coordinate monthly safety committee meetings and administer safety programs.
• Support review and updates of JSA documents, safety manuals, and ISO standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

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

Tools

Gensuite/Benchmark ESG or similar EHS software

Job description

Job Title: Safety Specialist I

Department: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) / Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Safety Specialist I will drive and promote safety program management and initiatives by ensuring workplace safety standards comply with corporate and regulatory requirements across the manufacturing site and surrounding communities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Training & Education: Provide ongoing instruction on OSHA-required safety disciplines to ensure team members have essential safety instructions before working in hazardous environments. Conduct annual and recurring training sessions, present material across multimedia formats, and maintain accurate employee training records.
• Floor Audits & Safety Oversight: Provide daily environmental and safety oversight across the production floor. Monitor employee and contractor behaviors, engaging directly to correct unsafe acts and conditions.
• Incident Investigations: Assist in incident and accident investigations utilizing photographs, employee interviews, and root-cause analysis to develop effective preventive actions.
• Emergency Preparedness & Drills: Assist in conducting emergency drills across production and warehouse areas.
• Committees & Programs: Coordinate and facilitate monthly safety committee meetings. Administer plant safety initiatives, including the safety shoe program and company-wide events (e.g., Earth Day, Global Safety Day).
• Compliance & Environmental Support: Assist with reviewing and updating Job Safety Analysis (JSA) documents, safety/environmental manuals, and reporting. Support noise and air monitoring activities, serve as backup Environmental Tech for the plant, and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification standards.
• Site Alignment: Communicate regularly with leadership and safety peers across company sites to promote consistency in safety policies and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 1-3 years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry experience preferred).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field preferred.
• Certifications: OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Prior experience with EHS management software (such as Gensuite/Benchmark ESG or similar systems) is preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance standards, and ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 management systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong safety advocacy with a commitment to maintaining a zero-incident culture.
• Sound judgment and critical thinking during investigations and hazard assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to influence peers and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills, high sense of urgency, attention to detail, and a proactive, self-starter mindset.
• Dependable attendance and work ethic.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk the manufacturing floor for prolonged periods.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 35 lbs. shoulder-high.
• Ability to work from elevated heights and climb stairs/ladders.
• Ability to work in both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled plant environments with moderate-to-high noise levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.