Health and Safety Officer

Start your new career as a Health and Safety Officer with MAU at our client in Newnan, GA. As a Health and Safety Officer, you will support the implementation and maintenance of effective health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs, ensuring a safe workplace for employees, contractors, and visitors while promoting regulatory compliance and continuous safety improvements. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Pay starting at $28+ per hou
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Direct-hire opportunity
• 1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• 10-hour shifts
• Health benefits
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off (PTO)

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) experience in a manufacturing environment
• Qualification in a health, safety, or environmental discipline
• OSHA/NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and reporting health and safety data and statistics
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety practices and regulatory compliance
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant computer systems
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to collaborate with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements
• Professional appearance, reliable attendance, and strong timekeeping skills

What You'll Do as a Health and Safety Officer:

• Support the HSE Manager in implementing and maintaining effective workplace health and safety programs.
• Promote a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Review, update, and communicate health and safety policies and procedures throughout the organization.
• Support compliance with applicable workplace health, safety, and welfare regulations, including required training and reporting.
• Conduct and regularly review risk assessments for workplace equipment, processes, and operations.
• Document and investigate workplace accidents, recommend corrective actions, and monitor the implementation of safety improvements.
• Manage employer liability claims and coordinate with insurers, legal representatives, and other external partners.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections, audits, and checks to identify hazards and improve safety performance.
• Coordinate fire drills, fire alarm reporting, and lone-worker safety procedures.
• Develop and maintain health and safety policies, safe work systems, and operational procedures.
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, training records, and compliance reports.
• Assist the HSE Manager in implementing a structured program of documented safety inspections and audits.
• Coordinate employee health and safety training programs to promote awareness and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with external health and safety consultants to deliver training and other safety-related services.
• Stay informed of changes in relevant health and safety legislation and communicate updates to the organization.
• Gather and analyze safety data, prepare reports, and provide updates to Human Resources and senior management.
• Serve as a health and safety ambassador, encouraging employee engagement and a proactive workplace safety culture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.