Safety Specialist

Location: Fully onsite in Cleveland, OH

Join a team that puts people first. As a Safety Specialist, you’ll play a key role in creating a workplace where every employee goes home safe, every day. You’ll lead initiatives that strengthen our safety culture, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and empower employees with the knowledge and tools they need to work safely.

This role is hands‑on, collaborative, and highly visible across the organization. You’ll partner with operations, leadership, and cross‑functional teams to reduce risk, investigate incidents, and drive proactive improvements that make a real impact on our people and our business.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of safety experience

• Experience facilitating and leading cross‑functional teams

• Strong background in developing and delivering safety training at all organizational levels

• Practical experience with safety process improvement

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations

• Familiarity with basic medical terminology

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail

• Skilled at influencing without direct authority

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field

• Experience developing and managing safety content within a Learning Management System (LMS)

• Experience interacting with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies

• Champion a safe working environment across all Charter Steel locations

• Maintain accurate safety documentation to ensure OSHA compliance

• Coordinate and deliver new‑hire safety orientation

• Support, develop, and actively participate in Safety Teams

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver ongoing safety training

• Conduct and document safety inspections and audits

• Develop, maintain, and audit Risk Assessments and Safe Work Practices

• Partner with teams to identify root causes of incidents and implement corrective actions

• Collaborate with Safety Team members across the business to ensure consistency in programs and standards

• Maintain and oversee the safety documentation system

• Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures

• Meet all essential job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

This isn’t just compliance — it’s culture. You’ll be part of a team that shapes how people work, how leaders lead, and how safety becomes a shared responsibility across the organization. If you’re passionate about protecting people, improving processes, and driving meaningful change, this is a place where your work truly matters.