Safety Specialist

Creative Modular Construction; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Modular Construction is seeking a Safety Specialist to work hands-on across our manufacturing shop, field operations, and offices. You will strengthen our safety culture by performing inspections, investigations, training, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with Production and Leadership to identify hazards, enforce controls, and drive ownership of safety across the organization. A CSP/ASP/OSHA credential is preferred, with a focus on actionable safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing OSHA requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Certification or training such as CSP, ASP, or OSHA Outreach Training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and walkthroughs across locations.
• Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are documented and followed.
• Perform random field trailer inspections for safety and compliance.
• Assist with incident and accident investigations including root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate toolbox talks and safety training.
• Support OSHA compliance programs and safety data analysis.
• Conduct safety check-ins with new employees and maintain safety records.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety audits

Incident investigations

Hazard identification

Employee engagement

Communication

Education

CSP, ASP, or OSHA Outreach Training

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

We’re looking for a Safety Specialist who is hands-on, proactive, and confident working alongside employees in our manufacturing shop, field operations, and offices. This role will help strengthen CMC’s safety culture through inspections, training, incident investigations, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

If you’re someone who sees a hazard and takes action, communicates well with people at every level, and takes ownership of doing things the right way, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and walkthroughs across manufacturing and field locations.
• Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and at-risk behaviors and ensure corrective actions are documented and followed through.
• Perform random field trailer inspections for safety, housekeeping, storage, and compliance.
• Assist with incident and accident investigations, including employee interviews, documentation, photographs, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and track Toolbox Talks and safety training.
• Support training programs related to OSHA compliance, industrial safety, respiratory protection, PPE, and other safety requirements.
• Conductsafety check-ins with new employees to reinforce safety expectations and gather feedback.
• Maintain first-aid supplies, AEDs, fire extinguishers, PPE, and other safety resources.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, and incident files.
• Track safety metrics and assist with OSHA, insurance, and internal compliance requirements.
• Support safety improvement projects, including shop-floor markings, hazard identification, seasonal safety campaigns, and process improvements.
• Travel between CMC locations to provide safety support and maintain a visible presence where work is happening.
• Partner with Production, Field Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to continuously improve safety performance.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with OSHA compliance in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety audits, inspections, and accident/incident investigation.
• Safety-related certification or training such as CSP, ASP, or OSHA Outreach Training.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, ASP, CIH, or other advanced safety certification.
• Experience managing respiratory protection and industrial hygiene programs.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with safety management software and data analysis.
• Experience in a large-scale manufacturing or construction environment.

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t simply enforce safety—but helps build a culture where everyone takes ownership of it.