HR Safety Specialist in Farmingdale, New Jersey at NutraStar Inc

Location: FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $80,000.00
Schedule: Mon - Thurs. 12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.,

Company Overview:
NutraStar is a fast-growing contract manufacturer specializing in the formulation and production of high-quality nutraceuticals. With more than 300 employees and a reputation built on customer service, precision, quality, and innovation, we serve some of the most respected brands in the health and wellness industry. Our continued investment in people, technology, and infrastructure drives our rapid growth and positions us as leaders in our field.

Position Description:
We believe meaningful safety improvements begin with people willing to ask better questions and take action. Join a collaborative HR team where change, accountability, and continuous improvement are embedded in our culture. We seek a hands-on safety professional who can influence leaders, connect with employees in English and Spanish, and turn risk insights into measurable prevention.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead proactive workplace safety
• Develop, implement, and maintain site safety policies, procedures, and programs aligned with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Conduct manufacturing-floor inspections, audits, and risk assessments; identify hazards and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead incident, injury, accident, and near-miss investigations, determine root causes, and track effective corrective action.
• Maintain injury logs, inspection records, and safety documentation; support OSHA compliance.
• Oversee LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, confined space, hazard communication, and ergonomics programs.
Advance environmental compliance
• Support compliance with EPA, state, and local environmental requirements.
• Manage waste disposal, recycling, and hazardous-material handling procedures; coordinate agency inspections and reviews.
Engage, train, and influence
• Deliver safety orientation and recurring training to employees, supervisors, and contractors in English and Spanish.
• Coordinate emergency drills, evacuation procedures, safety meetings, and employee safety committee engagement.
• Create clear safety alerts, campaigns, and communications that inspire safe behaviors across shifts.
Use data to improve
• Analyze safety metrics, incident trends, and environmental performance; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for leadership.
• Recommend and support improvements that reduce injuries, environmental impact, and operational risk; contribute to sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with HR and manufacturing leaders on related initiatives as needed.
• Ensure timely label ordering with suppliers or customers.
• Support cross-functional teams and provide backup coverage when needed.

Qualifications:
• REQUIRED: Professional bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate safety expectations and deliver training effectively in both languages.
• REQUIRED: 3–5+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with regulatory inspections, audits, compliance reporting, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable state environmental requirements; experience with risk assessments and environmental reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and incident management systems; strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence others, build trust, communicate clearly, and drive change without compromising safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Preferred: CSP, ASP, CHMM or equivalent professional certification; First Aid/CPR; OSHA 30 training; change management experience.

Work Environment
This position operates in both office and manufacturing settings with exposure to machinery, noise, forklifts, chemicals, and varying temperatures. Appropriate PPE must be worn when entering production areas.

Why Join NutraStar?
As a growing leader in the nutraceutical industry, NutraStar offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact quality initiatives while working in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring product quality for customers worldwide.
NutraStar is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at our Company is based solely on job-related qualifications