Senior Safety Leader — Industrial Plant (On-Site)

Liberty Steel & Wire; Bartonville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Life insurance

Job summary

Liberty Steel USA is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist to lead safety programs, audits, and training across our Peoria plant’s operations. This floor-based role works closely with operations leadership to reduce incidents and foster a sustainable safety culture in a unionized steel mill.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing safety, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and strong knowledge of OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• CSP/OHST or similar certifications are a plus.
• Strong communication and coaching skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of plant safety programs (lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, hot work, and others).
• Conduct safety audits, job hazard analyses, and incident investigations.
• Track and analyze safety metrics, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver safety training for employees and supervisors.
• Partner with supervisors to reinforce safety expectations and coach on hazard recognition.
• Support new employee safety onboarding.
• Lead or support investigations of injuries, near misses, and property damage incidents.
• Maintain accurate incident documentation and regulatory reporting (OSHA 300 logs and others).
• Partner with Labor Relations on safety-related disciplinary matters.

Skills

5+ years safety experience

Strong communication

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Liberty Steel USA is seeking a Senior Safety Specialist to lead safety programs, audits, and training across our Peoria plant’s operations. This floor-based role works closely with operations leadership to reduce incidents and foster a sustainable safety culture in a unionized steel mill.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing safety, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and strong knowledge of OSHA standards.