Job Description
Company: Broomfield Labs (Manufacturer)
Location: 11 Spruce Street, Leominster, MA
Type: Full-time, on-site (hands-on floor presence required)
About the role
Broomfield Labs is seeking an Employee Health & Safety / HR Representative with a primary focus on employee health and safety in a manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with leadership to build a strong safety culture. You’ll also support key HR activities including hiring and employee-facing processes.
What you’ll do (primary: Health & Safety)
- Conduct routine safety inspections/audits, hazard identification, and corrective action follow-up
- Support incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis, and prevention measures
- Coordinate safety training (new hire, annual refreshers, equipment and process-specific training)
- Help develop and maintain EHS documentation: SOPs, policies, safety talks, signage, records
- Participate in policy creation and help drive safety program development (continuous improvement mindset)
- Support compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety requirements
What you’ll do (secondary: HR responsibilities)
- Assist with recruiting and hiring: postings, screening, interview coordination, onboarding support
- Help administer HR processes (employee documentation, policy communication, basic HR support)
- Partner with management on employee relations and consistent policy application
- Support HR recordkeeping and reporting as needed
What we’re looking for
- Manufacturing background required (experience in a plant/production environment)
- Experience in workplace safety, EHS coordination, or similar role
- Comfort working cross-functionally with production teams and leadership
- Strong organizational skills and follow-through (you’re the “close-the-loop” type)
- Computer proficiency required: Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and basic reporting
- Professional communication skills with the ability to coach and influence
Preferred (nice to have, not required)
- OSHA 10/30, CHST/CSP, First Aid/CPR, or similar credentials
- Experience building or improving safety programs, training systems, and written policies
- Prior involvement in HR hiring/onboarding workflows
Physical and on-site expectations
This position requires regular time in production areas to observe work practices, coach safe behavior, and ensure adherence to safety policies (not a desk-only role).