Manufacturing Safety Specialist
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Manufacturing Safety Specialist Location: Richmond, VAJob Type: Full-Time | Direct HireStarting Salary: $70,
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $70,000/year; higher salary may be available depending on experience
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.
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Monitor manufacturing and fabrication areas to identify hazards and reinforce safe work practices.
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Conduct routine safety inspections and document findings.
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Track safety concerns and corrective actions through completion.
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Promote employee awareness and encourage a proactive safety culture.
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Assist with new-hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions.
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Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees and supervisors.
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Support incident, injury, and near-miss reporting and investigations.
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Participate in root cause analysis and help develop corrective and preventive actions.
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Maintain safety records, training documents, inspection reports, and compliance files.
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Assist with regulatory and internal safety requirements.
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Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for workplace safety programs and procedures.
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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.
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2+ years of experience in safety, EHS, risk management, manufacturing, or an industrial environment preferred.
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Knowledge of workplace safety practices, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
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Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work effectively with employees and supervisors at all levels.
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ASP, CSP, or other relevant safety certifications preferred.
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Competitive salary with opportunities for growth
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Direct-hire employment
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Professional development and certification support
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Collaborative, safety-focused work environment
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $70,000 a year
- 31% below the $101,500 median for Health & Safety Specialist jobs on Jobera (531 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 10, 2026
- First seen
- November 10, 2026
- Last seen
- November 10, 2026
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- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 72%
- Scored at
- November 10, 2026
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