Safety Specialist jobs in the United States

FDRsafety is seeking a Field Safety Specialist for a large manufacturing client in Detroit, MI. This is a full-time permanent opportunity that will offer a generous base salary, a lucrative benefits package, a potential bonus incentive, and substantial opportunities for growth. This individual will be responsible for assisting in planning, implementing, and supervising all field project-related safety programs and policies.

Summary Responsibilities:

• Act as a coach and mentor to managers in Safety leadership and assist them in executing their Safety responsibilities.

• Develop site-specific safety procedures to effectively implement the Health and Safety Management Systems program to drive injury and fatality prevention.

• Conduct safety reviews by providing technical expertise in the client's Health and Safety program, protocols, and criteria.

• Complete monthly safety meetings and certification training at sites within Michigan. May be required to travel to other states to provide these services.

• Provide technical expertise and participate in injury/incident investigations to identify root cause analysis and provide recommendations to prevent a recurrence.

• Maintain technical expertise and counsel management on applicable Local, State, Federal, and Corporate Health and Safety regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety management or related sciences is preferred, but consideration will be given to non-degreed candidates who possess equivalent work experience of 5-7 years

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a health and safety role.

• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred

• Experience training individuals and groups on safety and health issues

• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment working with all levels in an organization.

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Flexible schedule and willing to work flexible hours.

• Must have intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to make decisions relevant to job duties regularly with guidance from established policy, regulatory framework, and from the Safety Manager

• Operations management experience is considered an asset.

• Related experience in the scrap or construction industry would be an asset.

• Willing to travel up to 25%