Safety Specialist

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. 
 
Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute.  Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people 
 
Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.
 
Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community. 

AriensCo is seeking a motivated and passionate Safety Specialist to join our team in Brillion, WI! In this impactful role, you will help shape and advance our safety culture by establishing safety goals, driving program implementation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and inspiring employees at all levels to identify and reduce workplace risks.

If you are hands-on who is passionate about keeping people safe and influencing positive change, we want to hear from you!

THE DAY TO DAY...

• Inspire the team in ways that ensure health and safety practices and policies are followed by everyone.
• Set and communicate a clear, compelling safety vision that fosters the development of a safety culture
• Create, lead and drive the AriensCo Safety Management System
• Implement, support, and continuously improve a behavioral-based Safety culture
• Develop and build the Safety teams to be highly involved in the continuous improvement of Safety programs and activities
• Support and teach through the process of incident investigations to determine root cause and short/long term countermeasures
• Partner with company leadership and team members to identify opportunities and implement solutions to enhance Safety
• Develop, implement and maintain safety programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and training requirements
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Plan and implement Safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Develop and facilitate training on various Safety related topics
• Perform safety observations and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
• Implement preventive measures and assist with return-to-work activities
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes
• Order and maintain facility safety inventory including supplies and equipment
• Understand the difference between acute and ergonomic injuries and develop activities and awareness to prevent both
• Influence and teach teams to understand the importance of and to be effective at 6S
• Manage and submit the OSHA 300 log annually
• Represent the organization in community or industry Safety groups and programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

THE QUALIFICATIONS...

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in environmental health and safety) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Safety leadership, Safety Team involvement, or Safety Training
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• OSHA VPP knowledge and experience preferred
• A familiarity with lean manufacturing environments preferred
• A demonstrated positive impact in leading improvements with Safety programs
• Moderate to Advanced Computer Skills with Microsoft Office and various other software products

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.
 
Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition.  AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan

• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Short Term Disability

• Parental Leave

• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs

• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement

• Employee Product Purchase Program

• 50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center

• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center

• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only

• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat. 

AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.