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Safety Specialist II

Job in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37955, USA
Listing for: Greenheck Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Occupational Health & Safety
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 74985 - 92629 USD Yearly USD 74985.00 92629.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As the Safety Specialist, you will help promote and ensure a safe working environment to prevent workplace injuries and incidents by overseeing the safety protocols training, compliance, investigations, and inspections. Lead enhancing the plant’s safety culture with a focus on team member engagement.
** What you'll be doing:
*** Maintain facility compliance with defined safety protocols, procedures & applicable regulations
* Facilitate safety education & training (new hire orientations, team/dept, 1:1, train-the-trainer)
* Communicate, track and ensure internal training requirements are met
* Maintain records & documentation
* Lead and/or participate in safety team meetings
* Conduct and/or participate in safety audits
* Conduct frequent compliance walk-throughs
* Complete required inspections
* Conduct or assist with safety sign-offs
* Participate in incident investigation and reporting and ensure related solutions are implement and sustained
* Proactively identify hazard and assess risks
* Create, implement and/or support action plans to improve facility safety
* Gather, maintain and report on facility safety performance metrics
* Work with operations leaders, EHS, HR, team members and Safety Specialists across the organization
* Coordinate and implement basic training initiatives to support manufacturing.
* Identify and implement improvements that reduce ergonomic risks.
* Provide summarized data to support key management decisions regarding safety improvements.
* Support production and manufacturing teams to optimize quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency, ultimately improving customer satisfaction.
** What you should have:
*** 2-4 years of relevant work experience required, preferably in a safety role in manufacturing.
* 4 Year / Bachelor Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management or related field required.
* Training or certification such as OSHA 10/30 required.
* Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred.
* Ability to provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to build collaborative relationships
* Ability to influence others
* Problem/situation analysis
* Emergency Medical Responder certification (may be completed after hire).
** TRAVEL
* * Travel may be required during the first three months for training; after that, travel will be minimal.
** COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
** Greenheck Group takes pride in providing competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program. The starting base pay range for this position is $74,985-$92,629 and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
With best-in-class benefits, you can be the best you, and together, we can be the best in the industry.  Visit our  for more information on these offerings:
* Health & Family Support
* Financial Security
* Learning & Development
* Rewards & Recognition
* Wellbeing & Mental Health
* Work-Life Balance
* Fun Perks
** SPECIAL NOTATION
** The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
** Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer and phone. Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The person is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data, and figures;

transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Occasional mobility required to attend in-person meetings and complete various office tasks.  Work may be performed in company’s setting, home, or hybrid.
** EEO STATEMENT
** We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
** ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST
** Greenheck Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.  To request an accommodation for the application or interview process, please email  with your name, job title, posting number, and requested accommodation.
** RECRUITING FRAUD ALERT
** At Greenheck Group, your personal information and online safety are our top priorities. Our recruiters will only direct candidates to apply through our official career page at . We will never request payments, financial account…
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