Senior Safety Specialist

## Senior Safety Specialist Apply remote type:
Onsite locations:
Le Sueur, MNtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R-103052
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* Job Description:

** While the initial focus will be mastering the day-to-day safety operations, this role is a deliberate launchpad for a seasoned safety professional ready to transition from managing compliance to leading strategy. Work closely with the Safety Manager to own high-stakes initiatives, mentor junior team members, and drive the strategic vision of a safe, healthful working environment.
** Your Path to Leadership
** In this role, you won't just execute policies; you will build the systems that protect our people.  Your evolution will include:
* ** Strategic Influence:
** Move beyond auditing to analyzing complex safety metrics that guide resource allocation and site strategy.
* ** Organizational Leadership:
** Facilitate and elevate the Plant Safety Committee and spearheading engagement across all shifts to build a culture of shared responsibility and proactive hazard identification.
* ** Mentorship:
** Directly supporting positive employee relations and providing guidance to junior safety staff as a precursor to formal people management.
* ** Program Ownership:
** Refine and scale critical safety programs, including the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Chemical Response, and Industrial Hygiene programs into best-in-class models.
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* Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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* ** Technical Authority:
** Serve as the primary technical resource for frontline operations and maintain a mastery of local and regional regulations. Advise, inform, and deliver strategic reports to operations leadership regarding high-impact safety initiatives and long-term risk mitigation
* ** Operational Delivery:
** Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of safety projects to the Operations team.
* ** Training & Motivation:
** Educate and inspire line supervision and production personnel in specialized safety topics and safe work procedures.
* ** Field Engagement:
** Maintain a high-visibility presence on the manufacturing floor to seek input from employees and plant leaders on program improvements.
* ** Clinical Coordination:
** Oversee occupational medical exams, including respiratory fit testing and hearing conservation audiograms.
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* Qualifications & Skills:

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* ** Regulatory Mastery:
** Deep, comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations for General Industry, with specific expertise in Lock-out-tag-out, respirators, and confined spaces
* ** Analytical Builder:
** You are proficient with data tools (Google Suite, pivot tables) and can translate charts into compelling safety narratives.
* ** Bilingual (Preferred):
** Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish to lead a diverse workforce.
* ** Critical Thinking:
** Advanced critical thinking, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills backed by strong data evaluation capabilities.
* ** Resilient:
** You thrive in fast-paced environments and can adapt your leadership style as strategy and circumstances shift.
* ** Communication:
** Exceptional direct communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
* ** Urgency:
** Strong sense of urgency in mitigating risks and completing safety initiatives.
* ** Attention to Detail:
** High attention to detail and rigorous execution standards.
* Independent:
Highly self-motivated and capable of working both independently as a strategist and collaboratively as a team leader.
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* Minimum Requirements:

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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, Ergonomics or a related field highly preferred. Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, ASP, or CIH) are highly desirable.
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* Experience:

** You have 5+ years of progressive responsibility in safety, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
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* Additional Requirements:

**** Managerial Requirements:
** N/A
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* Physical Requirements:

** Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally / sparingly (office supplies, packages, samples). May need to bend, reach, walk, or stoop occasionally. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by Cambria
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