We are seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to lead safety and environmental initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing programs that protect employees and support sustainable operations.
This position offers the opportunity for direct hire or contract-to-hire, with strong growth potential for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Lead and promote a proactive safety culture focused on preventing incidents and reducing risk
Develop, implement, and maintain safety and environmental programs aligned with regulatory and company standards
Conduct safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors on policies, procedures, and best practices
Perform job hazard analyses and ergonomic assessments to identify risks and recommend improvements
Analyze incident and loss data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulations
Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and certifications
Participate in incident investigations and develop preventive safety measures
Conduct audits and inspections to ensure adherence to safety programs
Coordinate emergency response planning and implementation
Maintain records, reporting, and documentation required for compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Safety, Health & Environment or related field
5+ years of safety and environmental experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to influence and build a strong safety culture
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading safety initiatives in industrial or manufacturing settings
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and audit processes
Experience with safety training program development
Numbers & Facts
Location
Welcome, NC
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Planningunmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
Environmental Workunmatched
Ergonomicsunmatched
Hazard Analysisunmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
ISO 14001unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Policy Implementationunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Engineeringunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training Program Developmentunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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