Benefits
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Senior Health & Safety Specialist
Graniteville, SC - Onsite
Full Time
(Relocation Assistance Available)
Summary
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety programs, policies, procedures, and standards.
- Partner with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards and occupational health risks.
- Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and workplace inspections to ensure regulatory and company compliance.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence of injuries, illnesses, and near misses.
- Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics, injury trends, workers’ compensation data, and regulatory reporting requirements to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.
- Coordinate regulatory inspections and serve as a liaison with health and safety agencies and external stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for teammates, contractors, and leaders.
- Support emergency preparedness, emergency response planning, and crisis management activities.
- Facilitate safety committees and engagement initiatives that promote teammate involvement and accountability.
- Lead projects and initiatives of diverse scope while working independently with limited supervision.
- Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives that enhance safety performance and operational effectiveness.
- Utilize advanced analytical and technical problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions to existing processes and procedures.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
Must-haves
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive health and safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy-production environment.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety compliance requirements.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. Experience leading safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard identification programs.
- Knowledge of industrial ergonomics, machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and contractor safety programs.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver safety training to teammates at all levels of the organization.
- Experience managing OSHA recordkeeping, injury and illness reporting, and regulatory documentation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with teammates, leaders, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and respond to off-shift safety incidents, emergencies, or audits as needed.
Preferred Certifications
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification