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Manufacturing Safety Specialist

Qualdoc

Richmond, VA

  • From $70,000 per year
  • Onsite
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About the role

Manufacturing Safety Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $70,000/year; higher salary may be available depending on experience

Position Summary

We are hiring a Manufacturing Safety Specialist to help maintain a safe working environment in a manufacturing and fabrication facility. This role focuses on identifying workplace hazards, conducting safety inspections, supporting employee training, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, communicates well with employees and supervisors, and enjoys being actively involved in daily shop floor operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor manufacturing and fabrication areas to identify hazards and reinforce safe work practices.

  • Conduct routine safety inspections and document findings.

  • Track safety concerns and corrective actions through completion.

  • Promote employee awareness and encourage a proactive safety culture.

  • Assist with new-hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.

  • Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors.

  • Support incident, injury, and near-miss reporting and investigations.

  • Participate in root cause analysis and help develop corrective and preventive actions.

  • Maintain safety records, training documents, inspection reports, and compliance files.

  • Assist with regulatory and internal safety requirements.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for workplace safety programs and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Risk Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Equivalent education and experience combinations will also 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, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors at all levels.

  • ASP, CSP, or other relevant safety certifications preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with opportunities for growth

  • Direct-hire employment

  • Professional development and certification support

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Collaborative, safety-focused work environment