Manufacturing Safety Rep

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–4+ years of industrial/manufacturing safety experience
• Strong knowledge of LOTO, machine guarding, electrical safety, interlocks, and emergency stops
• Experience with equipment risk assessments, installation, commissioning, or machine runoffs
• Strong communication and organization skills, with the ability to identify hazards, drive corrective actions, and work cross-functionally

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Safety/EHS or related field
• Automotive, union, or manufacturing launch experience
• Experience with g-Comply, g-Risk/Safety FMEA, PS18, PS2, SCS/MPS, or equipment validation

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Safety Manufacturing Specialist to oversee equipment safety and readiness for production. This role is critical in ensuring machines are safe to power on, cut parts, and transition into full production. You’ll be the sole safety representative on-site supporting a new product launch, working closely with union safety reps, engineers, and leadership to uphold the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Machine Buy-Off & Equipment Sign-Off o Conduct thorough equipment reviews using checklists: power-on, startup, operational readiness o Apply and manage yellow, red, and green tags to indicate equipment status o Sign off on machines for production use once safety standards are met
• Safety Oversight & Reporting o Lead weekly safety observation tours across the facility o Identify and escalate unsafe conditions - your standard is higher than most o Complete and manage incident reports, investigations, and evidence documentation
• Pre-Installation & Ergonomics o Review pre-installation requirements for new equipment and tooling o Support ergonomic assessments and improvements where applicable
• Collaboration & Communication o Work closely with union safety reps, engineers, and cross-functional teams o Communicate clearly and confidently - this role requires someone who can speak up and stay on task o Ensure timelines are met - we cannot fall behind
• Training & Development o Help onboard others as needed