Safety Specialist - plant level

MissionHires is partnering with a fast-paced, complex heavy industrial manufacturing plant in Rockaway, NJ to hire a Safety Specialist (plant level). This newly created, direct-hire role supports an 800-employee site within a 5-person EHS team, reporting to the Plant EHS Manager. The Safety Specialist will drive proactive safety initiatives, coach supervisors, conduct incident investigations with root-cause analysis, and deliver behavioral and human performance safety training. Strong growth potential into larger site, divisional, or corporate EHS leadership roles. Salary: $80,000–$92,000.

• Support day-to-day plant safety programs in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Partner with facility supervisors to coach and train on safe work practices and human performance/behavior-based safety
• Lead or support incident/near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective/preventive actions
• Shift safety culture from reactive to preventive through hazard identification and mitigation
• Assist with safety training development, delivery, and compliance tracking
• Support EHS Manager and broader 5-person EHS team in meeting site safety goals and KPIs
• Conduct safety observations, walkthroughs, and audit activities to identify risks and drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to documentation, reporting, and follow-up on corrective actions
• Engage employees across departments to promote a strong safety mindset in a fast-paced production setting

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, or related technical field from an accredited institution

• At least 1–2 years of plant safety experience within heavy/industrial manufacturing operations

• Experience conducting incident investigations with root-cause analysis and making actionable recommendations

• Exposure to behavioral/human performance safety concepts and training

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with production supervisors and frontline employees

• Proactive, prevention-focused mindset with strong problem-solving and follow-through

• Strong communication and training delivery skills

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