Senior Safety Specialist

FPC of Savannah; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC of Savannah is seeking a Sr. Safety Specialist to lead, implement, and continuously improve occupational health and safety programs. You will drive regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and safety training across our operations in Overland Park, KS.

The role requires day-to-day leadership, strong knowledge of OSHA/ISO standards, and the ability to mentor safety professionals while guiding cross-functional teams through audits and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• BS in OHS or related field.
• ASP, CSP or active pursuit of professional safety certification is desired.
• 5+ years of safety experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• OSHA 30-Hour, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, ISO 45001, Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, and Respiratory Protection/Fit Testing.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable industry standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and occupational exposure assessment principles

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and improvement of safety programs, policies, procedures, and systems to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Provide safety leadership through routine presence, employee engagement, hazard recognition, mentoring, and incident response support.
• Manage safety records, permits, reports, metrics, and documentation to support business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills and after-hours response as needed.
• Lead risk assessments, JHA, MOC activities, and other risk reduction initiatives.
• Advise leaders on safety strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance for assigned areas.
• Lead or support moderately complex safety projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support continuous improvement of safety training programs and resources.
• Provide coaching and regulatory interpretation to employees, leaders, and less-experienced safety professionals
• Conduct onboarding and safety orientation to promote safe work practices and continuous improvement

Education

BS in OHS or related field

Job description

Join our growing team and make a difference as a Sr. Safety Specialist leading the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety programs.

What you will do:

• Lead the implementation and improvement of occupational health and safety programs, policies, procedures, and systems to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Provide solid safety leadership through routine presence, employee engagement, hazard recognition, mentoring, and incident response support.
• Manage safety records, permits, reports, metrics, and documentation to support business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, exercises, and after-hours response as needed.
• Lead risk assessments, job hazard analysis (JHA), management of change (MOC) activities, and other risk reduction initiatives.
• Serve as the lead safety resource for assigned operational areas, advising leaders on safety strategy, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or support moderately complex projects and cross-functional initiatives focused on safety, compliance, and operational performance.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and operational assessments to identify hazards, verify compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses (RCA), and corrective and preventive action processes.
• Support continuous improve of safety training programs, materials, and resources for employees and contractors
• Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert by providing coaching, technical guidance, and regulatory interpretation to employees, leaders, and less-experienced safety professionals
• Conduct onboarding, safety orientation, and employee engagement initiatives that promote safe work practices and continuous improvement.

What you will need:

• BS in OHS or related field.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or active pursuit of professional safety certification is desired.
• 5+ years of safety experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Occupational safety certifications and training such as OSHA 30-Hour, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, ISO 45001, Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, and Respiratory Protection/Fit Testing
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable industry standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and occupational exposure assessment principles