Safety Specialist

Position Overview

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Located fully onsite in Cleveland, OH, join the team and become part of our family!

Mission: As a Safety Specialist, you will lead initiatives that strengthen our safety culture, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and empower employees with the tools they need to work safely.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience
• 3+ 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

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability coverage and Paid time off (PTO)