Job: Safety Specialist
Reports to: Safety Manager
Job Summary:
The Safety Specialist – Oxford Operations is responsible for providing hands-on safety leadership and support for Epsilon's Oxford manufacturing facility.
This position will serve as the primary on-site safety resource for the Oxford operation and will work closely with the Oxford Plant Manager, Production leadership, supervisors, employees, Human Resources, Quality, and the Tuscaloosa Safety Manager to establish and maintain a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment
The Safety Specialist will implement Epsilon's established safety programs and procedures, conduct inspections and observations, provide employee training, investigate incidents, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
This position will play an important role in establishing Epsilon's safety culture as the Oxford facility is brought online and grows. The successful candidate must be comfortable working directly with employees on the manufacturing floor and must have the ability to identify hazards, communicate expectations, and work with Operations leadership to correct unsafe conditions.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
On-Site Safety Leadership
Serve as the primary day-to-day safety resource for the Oxford facility.
Maintain a consistent and visible presence throughout the manufacturing operation.
Conduct routine safety walks, inspections, and employee observations.
Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, and potential hazards.
Immediately communicate significant safety concerns to appropriate Operations and Safety leadership.
Assist supervisors and managers with correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Promote employee ownership and accountability for workplace safety.
Support the development of a strong safety culture from the beginning of the Oxford operation.
Safety Program Implementation
Implement Epsilon's company-wide safety policies, programs, and procedures at the Oxford facility.
Work under the direction of the Tuscaloosa Safety Manager to maintain consistency between Epsilon locations.
Assist with developing and maintaining Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), SOPs, and safe-work practices.
Assist in evaluating safety requirements for new equipment, processes, tools, and facility modifications.
Maintain required safety documentation and records.
Assist with internal and external safety audits and inspections.
Manufacturing Floor Safety
Monitor and promote compliance with safety requirements related to:
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Lockout/Tagout
Machine guarding
Welding and hot work
Grinding and cutting
Fall protection
Electrical safety
Overhead cranes
Rigging and material handling
Forklifts and powered industrial trucks
Compressed gases
Hazardous materials and chemicals
Housekeeping and workplace organization
Ergonomics
Emergency equipment and access
Shipping and receiving operations
Heavy and oversized material handling
The Safety Specialist will work closely with Production leadership to ensure safety requirements are incorporated into daily work activities rather than treated as a separate administrative function.
Employee Training
Conduct new-hire safety orientation for Oxford employees.
Coordinate required safety training with the Tuscaloosa Safety Manager.
Conduct toolbox talks and periodic safety training.
Maintain employee training records.
Identify additional training needs based on incidents, observations, process changes, and regulatory requirements.
Assist supervisors in reinforcing safety expectations with their teams.
Promote employee participation in hazard identification and near-miss reporting.
Incident Investigation
Respond to workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, and property-damage events.
Conduct or assist with incident investigations.
Identify immediate, contributing, and root causes.
Develop recommended corrective and preventive actions.
Track corrective actions through completion.
Communicate…