Job Description
Plant Safety Specialist II
Req Id:  11520
Job Location:  Clarke County
Posting Start Date:  4/25/25
Work Environment:  Onsite
Job Description: 

Job Purpose

Implement and support all Safety, Industrial Health, and Fire Prevention services, programs and initiatives for clients at an assigned facility.  Provide consultation, advice, and leadership support to a facilityEnsure Safety, IH and Fire Prevention objectives are met and deployments are leveraged effectively and consistently.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

  • Position reports to the Plant Safety Manager and supports the Operations Team.
  • Determine how to best achieve Safety, IH and Fire Prevention objectives.
  • Develop and implement health and safety programs to prevent incidents and injuries.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Investigate incidents to identify causal factors and establish corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Conduct or coordinate safety training for plant personnel.
  • Monitor Safety record keeping and compliance.
  • Coordinate employee industrial health monitoring and testing
  • Develop and monitor site safety and industrial health budget.
  • Conduct comprehensive review and audit of safety, industrial health, and fire prevention programs and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Communicate with management on safety-related issues and recommend necessary changes.
  • Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

What do I need to be successful?

  • Knowledge of federal, state and local industrial health, safety, fire prevention rules, regulations, and related strategies.
  • Familiarity with safety policies & procedures and fire prevention programs.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to coordinate and deliver safety education and training.
  • Ability to operate a computer and supporting software.
  • Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams to achieve program and project outcomes.
  • Ability to compile and analyze basic data, develop metrics, and perform cost benefit analysis.
  • Ability to climb stairs, work from heights, enter a confined space.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Safety and Health or related field required.

Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in a safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

  • Office and Plant environment that may be subject to extreme temperatures with exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals.
Information at a Glance

Building a Better World™ Together

We are committed to providing resources and solutions that help build a better world for every LP team member.

We do this through offering:

Wellness Solutions
- Physical wellness through competitive health benefits
- Financial wellness through retirement matching, profit sharing and bonus opportunities at all levels
- Mental wellness through free counseling opportunities, prioritizing work-life balance and a generous PTO policy

Culture Solutions
- Team member safety & well being
- Commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging
- Recognition for employees through rewards system

Development Solutions
- Continued education assistance available
- Professional development resources for continual growth
- Career pathing and leadership advancement

Community Engagement Solutions
- Volunteerism and financial support for charities and educational facilities in our local communities

About LP:

We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.