Health, Safety & Facilities Specialist
A global aviation support and engineered solutions organization is seeking a Health, Safety & Facilities Specialist to support operational excellence initiatives at a large manufacturing and service facility environment. This position plays a critical role in driving workplace safety, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and facility-related improvement efforts.
The ideal candidate is a proactive safety professional with strong regulatory knowledge, hands-on facilities experience, and the ability to influence teams across operations, maintenance, and leadership functions.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Leadership
- Lead site-level health, safety, and facility-related initiatives designed to strengthen workplace safety culture
- Support employee engagement through training, coaching, communication, and continuous improvement activities
- Serve as a key advisor to leadership on safety and compliance matters
- Coordinate facility maintenance activities including contractor oversight, scheduling, and facility improvement projects
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, fire safety, and facility-related regulations
- Maintain safety documentation, permits, records, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Support external audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives
- Lead workers’ compensation investigations, corrective action planning, and risk mitigation activities in partnership with HR and operations teams
Risk Management & Incident Prevention
- Conduct facility inspections, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up
- Support programs related to lockout/tagout, ergonomics, hazardous materials handling, and contractor safety
Emergency Preparedness
- Maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and crisis response protocols
- Coordinate emergency drills and support collaboration with emergency response agencies
- Ensure safety systems and equipment are routinely inspected and operational
Training & Continuous Improvement
- Deliver and coordinate safety training for employees, contractors, and visitors
- Track and analyze safety metrics to identify improvement opportunities
- Participate in cross-functional safety committees and operational improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in workplace safety, EHS, or facilities safety leadership
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and building safety standards
- Experience conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Experience
- Professional safety or facilities certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or CFM
- Experience with ISO 45001 or similar safety management systems
- Background supporting manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or multi-site operations
- Strong ability to influence teams through collaboration and sound judgment
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and follow-through
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
- High-impact role influencing workplace safety and operational performance
- Opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives
- Exposure to both facility operations and enterprise-level safety strategy
- Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional engagement
Additional Information
- Based onsite in the greater Cincinnati / Mason, Ohio area
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness resources, and more
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced safety and facilities professional who thrives in operational environments and is passionate about building a strong, proactive safety culture.