Occupational Health & Safety Officer

Paducah, KY

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

HR Consulting Solutions is a full service HR consulting and executive search firm that has been retained by a confidential manufacturing client to conduct a search for an experienced Occupational Health & Safety Officer to join their team in Western Kentucky.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client is an established and growing manufacturing organization within the consumer products industry. The company is committed to operational excellence, workplace safety, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout its manufacturing operations. The organization offers a fast paced production environment where employees have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and team oriented culture focused on accountability, innovation, and long term success. This facility plays an important role within the company’s manufacturing operations and offers employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a stable and evolving organization. The company values strong leadership, safety, teamwork, and employee wellbeing while continuing to invest in operational growth and process improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting directly to plant leadership, the Occupational Health & Safety Officer will oversee all workplace health, safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives within the manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs that promote regulatory compliance, minimize workplace risks, and foster a strong culture of safety throughout the organization. The Occupational Health & Safety Officer will work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, human resources, and production leadership to support safe work practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong OSHA knowledge, manufacturing safety experience, and a hands-on leadership approach within a fast paced production environment.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE LEADERSHIP

Lead all workplace safety initiatives for the manufacturing facility
Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety standards
Oversee Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and related compliance efforts
Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventative actions
Maintain safety documentation, records, and compliance reporting

INCIDENT INVESTIGATION & RISK MANAGEMENT

Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, injuries, and near misses
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans
Monitor workplace trends and safety performance metrics
Assist with workers’ compensation and return to work coordination as needed
Support emergency preparedness and response planning

TRAINING & EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Develop and facilitate employee safety training programs
Promote a culture of safety awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement
Partner with supervisors and managers to reinforce safe work practices
Provide coaching and guidance regarding workplace safety expectations
Assist with new hire safety orientation and ongoing employee education

OPERATIONS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams regarding equipment safety and process improvements
Participate in process hazard analyses and safety reviews
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to workplace safety and operational efficiency
Stay current on emerging safety regulations, best practices, and industry trends

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred
5+ years of safety experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards
Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) strongly preferred
Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM preferred
Experience conducting safety audits, investigations, and employee training
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strong leadership presence and employee engagement skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
High attention to detail and regulatory compliance
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands on plant floor involvement
Proactive, organized, and self-motivated

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Our client and HR Consulting Solutions LLC are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, providing everyone with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions within our organization are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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