Safety Specialist at DecoArt, LLC. – Stanford, Kentucky

Position: Safety Specialist

About the Role:

This role is a hands-on opportunity to support and strengthen safety across our manufacturing operations. The position is primarily focused on being present on the production floor - building relationships, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping create a safe, positive work environment.

You’ll work closely with both operators and leadership to support day-to-day safety efforts, provide practical guidance, and help drive a strong safety culture. While there are administrative responsibilities, the focus is on taking a proactive, common-sense approach to safety rather than a purely paperwork-driven one.

This role also includes supporting safety initiatives across multiple locations, including travel as needed. Early on, there will be an opportunity to lead and support key projects, with a long-term focus on maintaining a strong floor presence and continuous improvement.

We’re open to someone early in their career who is eager to learn, take initiative, and grow within the role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Spend the majority of time on the production floor promoting safe work practices.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and risk assessments.
• Partner with leadership to address safety concerns and drive improvements.
• Lead incident investigations and support root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Support and manage environmental compliance programs.
• Manage and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS), including large-scale projects.
• Deliver safety training and onboarding support.
• Track and report safety metrics.
• Travel to support safety and compliance initiatives across company locations as needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• Experience working with chemicals or coatings preferred, but not required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of environmental compliance (air permits, wastewater, RCRA, VSQG, etc.) preferred, but not required
• Project coordination or project management experience
• Passion for safety and creating a positive, safety-focused culture
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams
• Practical, hands-on approach to safety with the ability to balance field work and administrative tasks
• Openness to learning and supporting safety and compliance initiatives across the business
• Willingness to travel as needed, including support at additional locations

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, including company-paid holidays
• Opportunity to grow and learn alongside passionate, driven colleagues
• A collaborative environment that challenges you, supports you, and recognizes your contributions

Where You'll Be: 49 Cotton Avenue, Stanford, KY 40484

• This position is fully onsite and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

What We’d Like from You:

• A resume that showcases your skills, experience, and readiness for this opportunity.

Come and Be Inspired!

For 40 years DecoArt has inspired creativity. In our consumers we inspire the creativity to craft, decorate, and make. In our employees we inspire the creativity to innovate, problem solve, and get things done.

DecoArt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. We welcome all qualified job seekers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, email HR@decoart.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.