Top 16 Safety specialist Jobs in Akron, Oh

Health & Safety Professional
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America —Akron, OH
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
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EHS Specialist
Amazon.com Services LLC —Twinsburg, OH
- $27 - $33 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Safety & Compliance Specialist I
KAG SERVICES INC —North Canton, OH
- No weekends
- Microsoft Excel
- HIPAA
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Zircoa Inc. —Solon, OH
- $68,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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EHS Safety Professional
LG Chem —Akron, OH
- Day shift
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Behavioral Health Safety Specialist
Akron Children's Hospital —Akron, OH
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Behavioral Health Safety Specialist - Inpatient Unit
Akron Children's Hospital —Akron, OH
- 8 hour shift
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Safety Specialist
LG Chem —Ravenna, OH
- Day shift
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist
RAMCO SPECIALTIES INC —Hudson, OH
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
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EHS Senior Specialist
Avantor —Solon, OH
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Senior Specialist
The Eastern Company —Strongsville, OH
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
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Amazon.com Services LLC —Twinsburg, OH
A minimum of 1 year in an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience…
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Zircoa Inc. —Solon, OH
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Health & Safety Professional

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America -
Akron, OH

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Job Details

10 days ago

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

Join a Team Where Safety Leadership Matters

We’re looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional who enjoys working with people just as much as solving problems. This role is ideal for someone who is collaborative, approachable, curious, self-motivated and genuinely passionate about making a positive impact through environmental stewardship and workplace excellence.

While the primary focus of this position is health and safety compliance, the role also offers valuable cross-training opportunities in environmental initiatives. Whether you are an experienced EHS professional or someone with the right attitude and aptitude who is eager to learn, we are open to developing the right person for long-term success.

Our company takes pride in maintaining a welcoming, team-oriented culture where employees support one another, ideas are encouraged, and professional growth is valued. You’ll work alongside knowledgeable and cooperative teammates in an environment that promotes continuous learning, mutual respect, and shared success.

If you are someone who enjoys building relationships, thinking critically, and contributing to a positive workplace culture while helping drive environmental and safety excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary: The Health & Safety Professional is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment. This position will align business objectives while ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Partner with plant operations to serve as subject matter expert regarding interpretation of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
Align corporate health and safety objectives with business goals and strategies.
Maintain and ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local health & safety regulations.
Build and maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and local regulators. This includes: OSHA, BWC, local fire department, etc.
Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives regarding health and safety policies and programs.
Develop, lead, and manage several employee training programs. This includes: New Hire training, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Prevention, PPE, Hot Work, Hearing Conservation, Electrical Safety, LOTO, First Aid, Incident Reporting, Haz Comm, Confined Space, Respirator, Guarding, Eyewash, Flammable Storage among others.
Develop and sustain systems to drive compliance, injury reduction, and environmental performance.
Coach and counsel all levels of employees in their health and safety accountabilities.
Align strong industrial safety goals and implementation for all manufacturing sites on the Akron campus.
Support other Shin-Etsu Silicones locations in New Jersey and Texas on occasion.
Provide safety presentations to all employees at Akron campus.
Perform “walk through” audits throughout the campus on a regular basis.
Coordinate the procurement of safety supplies and PPE. This includes: work boots, glasses, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Occupational Health & Safety or a closely related field is preferred.
2 years experience with health and safety in an industrial environment (preferably chemical manufacturing) is strongly preferred.
Proficient understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations in an industrial setting, preferably in chemicals.
Knowledge of IATA and RCRA is a plus.
Ability to stay current with and apply regulations.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Ability to take direction and to carry out instructions from the manager in an orderly and efficient manner.
Ability to lead and motivate others that are not direct subordinates.
Ability to build rapport and trust with all the employees, primarily on the manufacturing floor.
Ability to lead by example and display a strong work ethic for others to follow.
Ability to get employees to buy into programs and policies.
Possess strong organization and implementation skills.
Capable of proactive approach to identify and eliminate potential problem areas.
Ability to work independently and in groups and be self-motivated in both settings.
Ability to manage time in an efficient and effective manner.

Work Environment:

This position operates all throughout the Akron campus which includes a strong presence on the manufacturing floor as well as a professional office setting.
The role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to use respiratory protection as needed.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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