Are you passionate about workplace safety and creating a strong safety culture? Do you have experience in systematic work environment and safety practices—and want to join an organization where you can make a real impact and continue developing your skills? If so, this opportunity is for you.
A production site in Lilla Edet is expanding its Safety team and is currently looking for a skilled and motivated Safety Specialist to support the factory and management in advancing safety initiatives across the organization.
About the Site
The facility operates as a paper mill with an annual capacity of approximately 100,000 tonnes. It includes several production stages: steam plant, pulp processing, paper production, conversion, logistics, and support functions. With a workforce of around 400 employees and a history spanning more than 140 years, the site is known for its friendly atmosphere and a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.
The organization places a high priority on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, supported by a structured and proactive safety framework.
About the Role
This role plays a key part in supporting and driving systematic safety and work environment improvements across the site. As a Safety Specialist, you will take on a proactive and hands-on role, helping shape and guide how safety work is developed and implemented.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in work environment and safety, supporting factory teams and managers in applying safety standards and internal guidelines.
- Develop, implement, and monitor safety routines in line with legal requirements and internal directives.
- Plan and lead risk analyses, coordinate safety management activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze and follow up on risks, incidents, and accidents; lead and participate in investigations.
- Contribute to projects as an expert in occupational health and safety, including compliance with ISO 45001 and participation in audits.
- Conduct training and promote a strong safety culture across all departments.
Who You Are
- You have formal education or significant work experience in occupational safety, health, or a related field.
- You are driven by a genuine passion for creating a safe and healthy workplace.
- You bring practical experience in structured risk management methods
- You have excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and educate employees at all levels.
- You are fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.
- Experience in machine safety and knowledge of the Machinery Directive are strong assets.
- Familiarity with Swedish Work Environment Authority roles BAS-P and BAS-U is preferred.
What’s Offered
You’ll join a workplace committed to well-being, where innovation, collaboration, and inclusion are encouraged. You'll be supported to grow professionally, take initiative, and contribute to meaningful improvements—both for the people you work with and for the broader work environment.
