TRG is hiring: Senior Health and Safety Specialist in Lansing
trgEast Lansing (MI)
TRG is hiring: Senior Health and Safety Specialist in Lansing
Posted 4 days ago
trgEast Lansing (MI)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Join an innovation-leading manufacturer where technology, continuous improvement, and employee well-being drive everything we do. We’re looking for a Senior Health and Safety Specialist who is passionate about protecting people, solving complex challenges, and making a lasting impact across our manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of plant-wide safety programs, influence operational decisions, partner with cross-functional teams, and help shape a proactive safety culture in a dynamic, advanced manufacturing environment. WHY JOIN US... RELOCATION AVAILABLE Free Healthcare: Enjoy healthcare benefits at no cost to you. Career Growth: Expand your technical expertise, lead high-impact initiatives, and build a path toward future EHS leadership opportunities. Innovative Environment: Work with evolving manufacturing technologies and solve complex industrial safety challenges. Meaningful Impact: Directly influence employee well-being, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Technical Leadership: Serve as a trusted safety expert, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with leaders across the organization. Continuous Improvement Culture: Bring your ideas forward and help develop smarter, safer ways of working.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead Safety Strategy and Continuous Improvement
Own and continuously improve plant-wide health and safety programs, procedures, and standards. Identify emerging risks, analyze safety performance trends, and implement strategies that reduce workplace hazards and prevent injuries. Lead cross-functional improvement projects that strengthen safety performance and operational excellence. Provide technical expertise and actionable recommendations to site leadership on safety risks, compliance requirements, and improvement opportunities. Drive Risk Reduction Across Manufacturing Operations Conduct production floor walkthroughs, safety inspections, and audits to identify hazards and ensure effective controls. Lead complex incident and near-miss investigations, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions through completion. Lead or guide equipment safety reviews, machine risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and other complex hazard assessments. Apply your knowledge of machine safety, electrical safety, chemical hazards, ergonomics, and other industrial risks to help create a safer workplace. Serve as a Trusted Technical Expert Interpret OSHA and other applicable health and safety regulations and translate requirements into practical solutions. Guide leaders, employees, and cross-functional partners on safety standards, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. Coordinate regulatory inspections, external agency visits, and internal, customer, and third-party audits. Lead or support new-hire safety orientation, contractor safety, specialized training, and emergency preparedness activities. Strengthen Safety Culture and Develop Others Build strong partnerships with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other departments to integrate safety into everyday decisions. Coach and mentor junior safety professionals and employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices. Maintain accurate safety records, regulatory documentation, audit findings, and corrective action tracking. Support workplace organization and continuous improvement through 5S3R standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a similar environment. Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. Demonstrated experience managing safety programs, conducting complex risk assessments, investigating incidents, and driving corrective actions. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Masters Degree in a related discipline. ASP, CSP, CIH, or another relevant professional certification. Experience in battery, automotive, advanced, or highly automated manufacturing. Expertise in machine safety, electrical safety, chemical safety, ergonomics, or automated equipment risk assessments. Experience mentoring colleagues, leading technical projects, and working with regulatory agencies.
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