Manufacturing Safety Specialist

Manufacturing Safety Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $70,000/year, with higher compensation available based on experience

Position Overview

Seeking a hands-on Safety Specialist to help maintain safe operations in a manufacturing and fabrication environment. This position works directly with employees and supervisors to identify hazards, improve safety practices, support compliance, and strengthen the workplace safety culture.

Responsibilities

Safety & Floor Support

• Maintain a regular presence throughout production and fabrication areas.
• Observe work activities and identify hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices.
• Encourage employee involvement and a proactive safety culture.

Inspections & Corrective Actions

• Conduct routine safety inspections and workplace observations.
• Document findings and track corrective actions through completion.
• Identify safety improvement opportunities.
• Support adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Training & Communication

• Assist with new-hire safety orientation and onboarding.
• Support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee training.
• Provide practical safety guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Communicate safety expectations and recommended practices across the workforce.

Incident Response

• Assist with injury, incident, and near-miss reporting.
• Participate in investigations and root cause analysis.
• Help develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up on corrective actions to verify completion and effectiveness.

Safety Administration

• Maintain safety records, training files, inspection documentation, and related records.
• Assist with regulatory and internal compliance documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety programs and processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment preferred.

Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard identification, and incident investigation.

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to build productive working relationships with employees and leaders at all levels.

ASP, CSP, or related professional certification preferred.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with growth opportunities.

Direct-hire position.

Professional development and certification support.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Collaborative, safety-focused work environment.