Analysis Skills, Career Development, Corrective Action, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mobile Plant/Equipment, OSHA, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Willing to Travel
JOB.TITLE
The Regional Safety Specialist provides hands-on support to ensure safety programs are applied consistently across sites, maintain regulatory compliance, and partner with leadership to identify and reduce risk.
Location Options: This role can be based out of either the corporate office in Peachtree City, GA or one of the sawmills: Bay Springs, MS / Belk, AL / Thomaston, GA / Eatonton, GA / De Quincy, LA / Monticello, AR.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation + Short Term Incentive Plan
- 401(k) & Employee Share Purchase Plan (company match)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health & Life Insurance + Virtual Healthcare
- Health Saving Account + Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off + Short & Long-Term Disability
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site visits to assess safety performance, ensure compliance, and evaluate control effectiveness
- Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and timely corrective actions
- Identify and mitigate high-risk exposures (machine guarding, lockout/tagout, mobile equipment interactions, dust hazards)
- Coordinate and support safety training, including onboarding, refresher, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- 5 years of industrial safety experience in manufacturing or heavy industry
- Experience in environments with mobile equipment, machinery, energy isolation, and dust-related hazards
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices
- Proven ability to lead incident investigations, assess hazards, and implement corrective actions
- Valid U.S. driver's license with ability to travel regularly
- Organized, adaptable, and analytical, with a proactive approach to managing priorities and identifying risks
Who We Are
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.