Manufacturing Safety Professional Job description: Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Safety Professional to support our Western Advanced Integration assembly facility while ensuring full compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety programs, conducting risk assessments, partnering with leadership to drive safety initiatives, and fostering a proactive, safety-first culture throughout the facility.
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Safety Program Management
Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment.
Improve facility safety performance through proactive initiatives and continuous monitoring of key safety metrics.
Manage and document all safety incidents, ensuring timely reporting and implementation of corrective actions.
Collaborate with supervisors and managers to integrate safety into daily operations and decision-making.
Attend leadership meetings to provide safety updates, recommendations, and support for safety initiatives.
Incident Investigation & Corrective Actions
Conduct thorough incident and injury investigations.
Prepare detailed injury reports and documentation.
Coordinate transportation and medical treatment for injured employees when necessary.
Lead root cause analyses (RCA) for recordable incidents and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure corrective actions are completed and monitored to prevent recurrence.
Training & Employee Development
Conduct safety orientations for new employees and ongoing training for current staff.
Administer and deliver training for:
Forklifts
Scissor lifts
Gantry cranes
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
OSHA-required training
Company-specific safety programs
Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records for all employees.
Audits, Inspections & Compliance
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and EHS standards.
Inspect workplace environments, equipment, and work practices to verify safe operations.
Monitor environmental compliance, including:
Waste management
Air quality requirements
Chemical handling and storage
Hazard communication compliance
Maintain accurate safety records and prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
Cross-Functional Safety Leadership
Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to support safety initiatives and best practices.
Promote continuous improvement efforts related to workplace safety and environmental performance.
Foster a culture of accountability and proactive hazard recognition throughout the organization.
Qualifications
OSHA 30-Hour Certification required.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
Minimum of 3 years of safety management experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of:
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations
Industrial safety practices and procedures
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively train employees at all levels.
Experience conducting:
Risk assessments
Hazard analyses
Root cause investigations
Incident investigations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.
Ability to develop, implement, and maintain safety programs and procedures.
Experience with incident reporting, documentation, and corrective action follow-up.
Ability to lead audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Proven ability to build and sustain a proactive safety culture.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience tracking and improving safety performance metrics including:
TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate)
DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) Rate
Experience with ISO 14001 or other Environmental Management Systems.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience supporting manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production facilities.
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