Manufacturing Safety Specialist
Description
Manufacturing Safety Specialist
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $70,000/year; higher salary may be available depending on experience
Position Summary
We are hiring a Manufacturing Safety Specialist to help maintain a safe working environment in a manufacturing and fabrication facility. This role focuses on identifying workplace hazards, conducting safety inspections, supporting employee training, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, communicates well with employees and supervisors, and enjoys being actively involved in daily shop floor operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Monitor manufacturing and fabrication areas to identify hazards and reinforce safe work practices.
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Conduct routine safety inspections and document findings.
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Track safety concerns and corrective actions through completion.
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Promote employee awareness and encourage a proactive safety culture.
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Assist with new-hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.
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Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors.
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Support incident, injury, and near-miss reporting and investigations.
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Participate in root cause analysis and help develop corrective and preventive actions.
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Maintain safety records, training documents, inspection reports, and compliance files.
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Assist with regulatory and internal safety requirements.
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Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for workplace safety programs and procedures.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Equivalent education and experience combinations will also be considered.
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2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment preferred.
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Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
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Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors at all levels.
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ASP, CSP, or other relevant safety certifications preferred.
Benefits
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Competitive salary with opportunities for growth
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Direct-hire employment
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Professional development and certification support
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Collaborative, safety-focused work environment
Skills
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- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment authorization?
Written answers (8)
- How many years of experience do you have working in a safety, EHS, or risk management role? Please describe the industries and environments in which you gained this experience.
- Tell us about your experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment. What were your primary safety-related responsibilities?
- Can you describe your approach to identifying workplace hazards and conducting safety inspections? Please provide a specific example.
- Tell us about a time you participated in an incident or near-miss investigation. What was your role, and what corrective actions resulted from the investigation?
- What experience do you have delivering safety training, onboarding new employees, or coaching employees on safe work practices?
- When is your availability to start?
- Please provide your city, state and zip code
- Please provide your phone number and active email address