Safety Specialist

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!🛡️ Safety Specialist

Location:

Fully onsite in Cleveland, OH🌟 Position Purpose / Mission Join a team that puts people first. As a Safety Specialist, you’ll play a key role in creating a workplace where every employee goes home safe, every day. You’ll lead initiatives that strengthen our safety culture, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and empower employees with the knowledge and tools they need to work safely.

This role is hands‑on, collaborative, and highly visible across the organization. You’ll partner with operations, leadership, and cross‑functional teams to reduce risk, investigate incidents, and drive proactive improvements that make a real impact on our people and our business.

✅ Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience3+ years of safety experience

Experience facilitating and leading cross‑functional teams

Strong background in developing and delivering safety training at all organizational levels

Practical experience with safety process improvement

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations

Familiarity with basic medical terminology

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

Skilled at influencing without direct authority⭐

Preferred Qualifications Experience in a manufacturing environment

Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

Experience developing and managing safety content within a Learning Management System (LMS)
Experience interacting with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies🎯 Major Accountabilities Champion a safe working environment across all Charter Steel locations

Maintain accurate safety documentation to ensure OSHA compliance

Coordinate and deliver new‑hire safety orientation

Support, develop, and actively participate in Safety Teams Develop, coordinate, and deliver ongoing safety training

Conduct and document safety inspections and audits

Develop, maintain, and audit Risk Assessments and Safe Work Practices Partner with teams to identify root causes of incidents and implement corrective actions

Collaborate with Safety Team members across the business to ensure consistency in programs and standards

Maintain and oversee the safety documentation system

Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures

Meet all essential job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation🌱 Why This Role Matters This isn’t just compliance — it’s culture. You’ll be part of a team that shapes how people work, how leaders lead, and how safety becomes a shared responsibility across the organization. If you’re passionate about protecting people, improving processes, and driving meaningful change, this is a place where your work truly matters.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).