Senior Health and Safety Specialist

TRG; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Free healthcare

Career growth opportunities

Innovative manufacturing environment

Meaningful impact

Technical leadership

Job summary

TRG is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Specialist to own plant-wide safety programs and drive continuous improvement across our Lansing-area manufacturing operations. This role focuses on leading risk-reduction initiatives, guiding leaders on OSHA requirements, and mentoring safety professionals to foster a proactive safety culture.

Relocation assistance is available and the team emphasizes employee well-being and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive health and safety experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety programs, risk assessments, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-wide safety strategy and continuous improvement programs.
• Identify emerging risks, analyze safety performance trends, and implement strategies to reduce hazards and injuries.
• Lead cross-functional projects to strengthen safety performance and operational excellence.
• Provide technical safety guidance to site leadership on compliance and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate safety audits, investigations, and corrective actions across the site.
• Coach and mentor junior safety professionals; maintain accurate safety records and regulatory documentation.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join an innovation-leading manufacturer where technology, continuous improvement, and employee well-being drive everything we do. We’re looking for a Senior Health and Safety Specialist who is passionate about protecting people, solving complex challenges, and making a lasting impact across our manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of plant-wide safety programs, influence operational decisions, partner with cross-functional teams, and help shape a proactive safety culture in a dynamic, advanced manufacturing environment.

WHY JOIN US...

• RELOCATION AVAILABLE
• Free Healthcare: Enjoy healthcare benefits at no cost to you.
• Career Growth: Expand your technical expertise, lead high-impact initiatives, and build a path toward future EHS leadership opportunities.
• Innovative Environment: Work with evolving manufacturing technologies and solve complex industrial safety challenges.
• Meaningful Impact: Directly influence employee well-being, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a trusted safety expert, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with leaders across the organization.
• Continuous Improvement Culture: Bring your ideas forward and help develop smarter, safer ways of working.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Safety Strategy and Continuous Improvement
  • Own and continuously improve plant-wide health and safety programs, procedures, and standards.
  • Identify emerging risks, analyze safety performance trends, and implement strategies that reduce workplace hazards and prevent injuries.
  • Lead cross-functional improvement projects that strengthen safety performance and operational excellence.
  • Provide technical expertise and actionable recommendations to site leadership on safety risks, compliance requirements, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive Risk Reduction Across Manufacturing Operations
  • Conduct production floor walkthroughs, safety inspections, and audits to identify hazards and ensure effective controls.
  • Lead complex incident and near-miss investigations, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions through completion.
  • Lead or guide equipment safety reviews, machine risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and other complex hazard assessments.
  • Apply your knowledge of machine safety, electrical safety, chemical hazards, ergonomics, and other industrial risks to help create a safer workplace.
• Serve as a Trusted Technical Expert
  • Interpret OSHA and other applicable health and safety regulations and translate requirements into practical solutions.
  • Guide leaders, employees, and cross-functional partners on safety standards, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Coordinate regulatory inspections, external agency visits, and internal, customer, and third-party audits.
  • Lead or support new-hire safety orientation, contractor safety, specialized training, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Strengthen Safety Culture and Develop Others
  • Build strong partnerships with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other departments to integrate safety into everyday decisions.
  • Coach and mentor junior safety professionals and employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
  • Maintain accurate safety records, regulatory documentation, audit findings, and corrective action tracking.
  • Support workplace organization and continuous improvement through 5S3R standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety programs, conducting complex risk assessments, investigating incidents, and driving corrective actions.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Masters Degree in a related discipline.
• ASP, CSP, CIH, or another relevant professional certification.
• Experience in battery, automotive, advanced, or highly automated manufacturing.
• Expertise in machine safety, electrical safety, chemical safety, ergonomics, or automated equipment risk assessments.
• Experience mentoring colleagues, leading technical projects, and working with regulatory agencies.