Safety Specialist (Manufacturing) - 407342

Atrium; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Fitness reimbursement

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Safety Specialist (Manufacturing) to support EHS initiatives and drive continuous safety improvements on site. The role requires strong training, regulatory knowledge, and incident investigation capabilities.

The position partners with operations and maintenance, reporting to the Safety Manager. A minimum of 5 years in manufacturing safety is expected, with a comprehensive benefits package provided.

Qualifications

• Minim 5 years of health and safety experience in manufacturing, preferably chemical or food.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and USEPA regulations and industrial safety requirements.
• Proven ability to train and communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support EHS direction, leadership, and training across the site.
• Develop, implement, audit, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and liaise with authorities as needed.
• Provide employee safety training on hazard recognition and safe work practices.
• Maintain OSHA documentation and recordkeeping.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and EHS communications.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits; implement corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and assist root cause analyses.
• Track and close corrective actions; support environmental programs.
• Support Workers' Compensation processes and PSM activities.
• Perform job hazard analyses and promote a safety-first culture.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety training

Incident investigations

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

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

Job description

Client Overview

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of specialty ingredient solutions serving the food, nutrition, and industrial markets. With multiple manufacturing facilities across North America and an international customer base, the company focuses on delivering high-quality products that support essential applications in food production, consumer goods, and industrial processes. They are looking to add a

Client Overview

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of specialty ingredient solutions serving the food, nutrition, and industrial markets. With multiple manufacturing facilities across North America and an international customer base, the company focuses on delivering high-quality products that support essential applications in food production, consumer goods, and industrial processes. They are looking to add a Safety Specialist (Manufacturing) to their team. The organization offers a stable operating environment, strong safety culture, and opportunities for career growth.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$79k - $100k (depending on experience)

Position Overview

The Safety Specialist (Manufacturing) will support the site's Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives by providing guidance, training, compliance support, and leadership to promote a safe and productive manufacturing environment. This individual will partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement in safety performance, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement. Reporting to the Safety Manager, the Safety Specialist (Manufacturing) will play a key role in maintaining OSHA compliance, conducting training programs, supporting incident investigations, and ensuring successful execution of health, safety, and environmental programs.

Responsibilities Of The Safety Specialist (Manufacturing)

• Support Environmental, Health & Safety direction, leadership, and training.
• Develop, implement, audit, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Assist with regulatory compliance efforts and serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies when required.
• Provide employee training on workplace safety, emergency response, hazard recognition, chemical handling, and safe work practices.
• Maintain OSHA compliance documentation and recordkeeping requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and EHS communications.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in incident, injury, and near‑miss investigations and assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities.
• Track corrective actions and ensure timely closure of identified issues.
• Support environmental compliance programs and initiatives.
• Assist with Workers' Compensation case management and related documentation.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and task assessments.
• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement and visible leadership.
• Provide occasional support during evenings or weekends as required.

Required Experience/Skills For The Safety Specialist (Manufacturing)

• Use of protective clothing and personal devices, including safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, and potentially respiratory protection, is required in the manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of health and safety experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the chemical or food industry.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and USEPA regulations and industrial safety compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to train.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Safety Specialist (Manufacturing)

• Over 5 years of health and safety experience within chemical or food industry manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and USEPA regulations and industrial safety compliance requirements.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits which start on the 1st of the month after hire.
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts.
• 401(K) eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution.
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days.
• Company-provided life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fitness membership reimbursement program.
• Educational assistance program.