Safety Specialist – Hardware Factory

About the role

The Safety Specialist will lead all workplace safety activities within a hardware manufacturing environment. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations, protect employees, and support continuous improvement of safety performance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and monitor daily safety operations across the factory.
• Conduct regular safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Enforce compliance with safety rules, procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Monitor safe operation of machinery, equipment, electrical systems, and other production activities.
• Support fire prevention, emergency preparedness, evacuation drills, and accident response.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near‑misses and prepare detailed safety reports.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness programs for all staff.
• Maintain comprehensive safety records, inspection reports, and incident documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, and HR teams to resolve safety issues.
• Ensure the factory meets company safety standards and applicable occupational health and safety regulations.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Safety Officer or in a similar role, preferably within a manufacturing or factory setting.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety, hazard identification, risk assessment, and accident prevention.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, employee training, and incident investigations.
• Ability to enforce safety rules and promote a strong safety culture.
• Relevant certificate, diploma, or professional qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field is an advantage.

Required skills

• Workplace safety knowledge
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessment
• Accident prevention
• Safety inspections
• Employee training
• Incident investigation
• Safety documentation