Safety Specialist

SBA Home North Carolina - The first production facility in the USA by SBA Group, a furniture manufacturer from EU member in Lithuania, with operations started in 2025. Over 250 talented professionals will work here and build their careers. It is a highly robotic and automated factory with products reaching millions of homes in the US. Today we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Safety Specialist to support and strengthen our workplace safety systems. This position plays a critical role in employee training, policy development, hazard prevention, compliance, and incident response. The ideal candidate is passionate about fostering a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and continuously improving workplace conditions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Safety Program Management
• Coordinate with the Safety Manager to develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs in compliance with OSHA regulations and company standards
• Support the continuous improvement of safety systems to reduce workplace risk and prevent injuries
• Assist in updating safety manuals, procedures, and documentation to reflect operational and regulatory changes
• Audits, Inspections & Risk Assessments
• Support the Safety Manager in conducting routine safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across manufacturing and warehouse operations
• Identify workplace hazards, unsafe behaviors, and environmental risks
• Recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls to mitigate risk and improve safety performance
• Incident Investigations & Corrective Actions
• Assist with incident investigations, including data collection, employee interviews, root cause analysis, and documentation
• Support the development, implementation, and tracking of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Partner with leadership teams to ensure timely resolution of safety findings and risk concerns
• Training & Employee Engagement
• Deliver and support employee training on equipment safety, PPE usage, emergency response procedures, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices
• Maintain accurate safety training records, certifications, and compliance documentation
• Participate in and help facilitate safety committee meetings to engage production, warehouse, and maintenance teams in safety initiatives
• Compliance & Documentation
• Maintain accurate and organized records of incidents, inspections, training, OSHA logs, SDS documentation, and regulatory reports
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials (HazMat) in compliance with applicable regulations
• Stay current with changes in occupational health and safety regulations, industry best practices, and emerging workplace risks
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with the Safety Manager, HR, Production, Maintenance, and Operations teams to support return-to-work programs, injury case management, and workers' compensation processes
• Promote and reinforce a proactive safety culture across all departments and shifts through engagement, communication, and continuous improvement efforts
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Safety Manager or executive leadership

Requirements

• Associate's degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of safety management experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environmen

• Skills & Competencies
• OSHA 10 certification desired; First Aid, BLS or similar credential is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
• Experience with safety management systems (SMS), incident tracking, and reporting tools.
• Effective communication, leadership, and training skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with a hands-on approach.
• The ability to always perform functions in a safe manner.
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Leading compensation plans.
• Competitive benefit package.
• Paid holidays, sick days, and PTO.
• Professional development assistance.
• We bring a strong winners' culture with a positive and friendly team that is being guided by three core values: passion to win, leadership in invention and ownership spirit.