Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist

At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for-data for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

Job Type:
Full‑time

• Assist in the overall management of the plant’s safety program, ensuring full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct frequent safety inspections and audits (daily, weekly, monthly) across all departments, ensuring operational compliance and providing supervisor feedback.
• Proactively inspect facilities, participate in analyzing occupational hazards, and take measures to prevent potential risks, accidents, and health issues.
• Investigate all safety incidents and personnel concerns, facilitating root‑cause analysis and taking necessary corrective measures for unsafe conditions.
• Maintain detailed logs of all accidents and injuries, richi near‑miss/injury data, and develop effective, risk‑preventing corrective actions.
• Develop and implement safety training for all personnel on the correct handling of chemicals, equipment, and other materials.
• Lead safety committee efforts (setting targets, instilling responsibility) and manage the health and safety action plan to track all actions through to completion.

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer and / or allowance(s) will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree required المُ majors in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene are preferred.
• 3+ years of professional safety experience is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations is required.
• Understanding of industrial hygiene and property loss prevention concepts is preferred.
• Experience conducting and facilitating risk assessments is preferred.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and crisis management is preferred.
• Analyze data and situations rigorously to identify root causes and effects, ensuring effective decision‑making by selecting and utilizing the most relevant information.
• Practice high levels of emotional intelligence by identifying and managing emotions positively, communicating with empathy, overcoming challenges, and successfully defusing conflict.
• Maintain a sense of intellectual curiosity by remaining receptive to new ideas and diverse perspectives, with a commitment to continuous learning that helps develop and grow the organization.
• Build logical approaches to problem‑solving by assessing situations, identifying causes, and deploying targeted solutions while drawing on personal experience and external resources.
• Transmit and receive information clearly while considering the viewpoints of others to ensure appropriate responses. This includes using tact and diplomacy and adjusting communication style, tone, and detail to engage various stakeholders both orally and in writing.
• Conduct comprehensive health, safety, and environmental audits and inspections, focusing on occupational risk and environmental strategies to compile and submit detailed findings to management.
• Lead investigation teams when necessary to conduct thorough inquiries into serious accidents and safety incidents.
• Maintain expertise in international safety standards, legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply advanced methodologies to carry out health and safety audits that prioritize the safeguarding of both people and property.
• Analyze risky situations and diagnose accidents to identify underlying causes, followed by the ::: definition and implementation of sustainable corrective measures.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally‑recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affmirative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.