Description

A leading manufacturing company is looking to hire a Safety Specialist to be based out of one of their main plants in New Jersey. The company has manufacturing, assembly, and services operations nationally. Reporting to the site Health & Safety Manager, the specialist will focus on maintaining compliance and help drive safety goals to the next level.

The Role:

• Responsible for preparing and managing a safe workplace and site compliance with OSHA regulations

• Act as primary hands-on lead on floor for workplace health & safety programs 

• Develop and conduct safety trainings in a manufacturing environment

• Monitors changes to all Safety regulations and conducts regular audits

• Supports company interface with regulatory authorities for regulatory visits

• Drive behavior-based safety management

The Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• 2-5+ years' experience in Safety positions in manufacturing environments

• Experience in a complex, heavy industrial manufacturing facility

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and communicate at all levels