Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist – Manufacturing

📍 Faribault, MN (South of Minneapolis) | Onsite

Full-Time

Are you passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment? We're seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to join a leading manufacturing facility in Faribault, Minnesota. In this role, you'll lead safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to foster a strong culture of workplace safety.

If you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoy making a direct impact on employee health and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE/EHS) programs.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Investigate workplace incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver engaging employee safety training programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable environmental requirements.
• Maintain safety documentation, permits, compliance records, and reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, HR, and leadership to continuously improve workplace safety.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and safety committee initiatives.
• Assist with industrial hygiene programs and environmental compliance efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, or a related field.
• 3 years of HSE/EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety programs, including:
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined Space
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
• Respiratory Protection
• Hearing Conservation
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and employee safety training.
• Working knowledge of environmental compliance, including:
• Waste Management
• Air Permitting
• Wastewater
• Stormwater
• EPCRA Reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASP or GSP certification.
• Spanish language skills.
• Experience with SAP Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Management.
• Ability to travel occasionally to support other manufacturing facilities.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact by helping create a safer workplace.
• Work alongside experienced operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Opportunity to lead safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Stable, full-time opportunity with a growing manufacturing organization.

If you're an experienced safety professional looking to advance your career while making a real difference in manufacturing operations, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today!