First Quality · 13 hours ago
Safety Engineer
Defiance, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFirst Quality is a family-owned company that has grown into a group of companies producing high-quality personal care and household products. They are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer who will partner with manufacturing operations to develop and maintain a comprehensive health and safety management system, ensuring compliance and managing risk.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Smith
Responsibilities
Serve as an innovative, H&S subject matter expert by partnering in decisions on technical, regulatory, and cultural safety issues related to:
Driving an action-oriented safety culture which embraces safety as a core value
Safety review and approval of new and/or modified equipment and facilities
Deployment of safety management systems, including programs, procedures, behavior-based safety and related training
Lead/participate in proactive risk assessments and additional controls development and implementation
Lead and champion continuous improvement in health and safety
Engage with and support the workforce to strengthen two-way communication, trust and confidence
Assists in the development and performs instructor-led training sessions and shop floor support of safety training on assigned safety management system programs and company risk control processes
Effectively transfer knowledge and ensure skills are developed through effective and efficient communication, training and awareness
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness and compliance with requirements
Assist with and/or oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plan development and implementation
Manage administrative responsibilities related to health and safety compliance and program administration
Assist and/or lead Workers’ Compensation claims administration and coordination of the Return-to-Work program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Focus on EH&S, engineering, science, or chemical background, preferred
5+ years of experience in safety within a manufacturing environment, strongly preferred
Broad-based knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations applicable to the location
Successful creation, implementation, administration, and auditing of health and safety programs and management systems (e.g., OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001)
Data collection, compilation and statistical analysis related to incident occurrences, industrial hygiene data, and cultural surveys
Creating health and safety programs and related training materials; communication of these materials through oral and written communications using various delivery methods to successfully communicate information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred
Construction experience a plus
BCSP Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or ACGIH certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
5001-10000 employees
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Chief Information Officer
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2025-10-07
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