Job Description
Job Description
Safety Specialist
Broken Arrow, OK - onsite 5 times a week
Direct Hire | Full-Time -- must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without assistance
$70,000 - $80,000 annually (DOE) + Bonus Opportunity
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our client is a growing manufacturing organization known for its collaborative culture, employee-focused environment, and commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by a strong parent company, they are investing in future growth and looking for individuals who want to make a meaningful impact while growing their careers.
We are seeking a hands-on Safety Specialist to lead and support workplace safety initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This individual will work closely with operations and leadership to strengthen safety programs, improve processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and reinforce a safety-first culture throughout the facility.
- Develop, update, and maintain safety procedures, policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
- Partner with production leaders to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
- Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing employee training.
- Investigate workplace incidents, determine root causes, and recommend preventive measures.
- Maintain safety records, inspection logs, training documentation, and regulatory files.
- Monitor OSHA compliance and stay current on applicable safety regulations.
- Track safety metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
- Coordinate PPE programs and support workers' compensation and return-to-work efforts.
- Assist with environmental, health, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or fabrication environments.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety best practices.
- Experience delivering safety training or leading employee safety meetings.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or a related discipline.
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- Experience supporting welding or fabrication operations.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Experience with workers' compensation programs.