Safety Specialist Jobs in Michigan

Safety Specialist jobs in Michigan are in strong demand, with consistent openings concentrated in automotive manufacturing, heavy industry, construction, and healthcare, at levels from entry-level safety technician through senior safety manager. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor most of the hiring, where established employers such as Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Dow Chemical maintain large safety and compliance teams. The most sought-after specialties in Michigan are industrial hygiene, OSHA compliance, and process safety management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles28
Top employerLewis Services
Top cityHolland, MI
Cities hiring21
Work type75% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Safety Specialist
Lewis Services
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Quality Control
$65k - $85k/yr

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Safety Specialist
Lewis Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Quality Control
$65k - $85k/yr

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WALINGA USA INC
Health & Safety Specialist & Maintenance
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Health & Safety Specialist & Maintenance
WALINGA USA INC
Wayland, Michigan
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$26 - $33/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification
51-200

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New Eagle
Health and Safety Specialist
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Health and Safety Specialist
New Eagle
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$80k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
11-50

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Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
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Sr. Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Biovire
Brighton, Michigan
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering

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Safety Specialist Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Holland
4 jobs
Grand Rapids
3 jobs
Detroit
2 jobs
Farmington Hills
2 jobs
Novi
1 job
Saline
1 job
Warren
1 job
Bad Axe
1 job
Lansing
1 job

Safety Specialist Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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Lewis Services2 open roles
LG Energy Solution Michigan
LG Energy Solution Michigan2 open roles
Utility Supply and Construction Company
Utility Supply and Construction Company2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in safety specialist jobs across Michigan.

  • CSP, CHST, or OSHA 30-hour certification recognized for Michigan industrial and construction roles
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety management, industrial engineering, or a related field
  • Direct experience conducting OSHA compliance audits in manufacturing or construction environments
  • Proficiency developing and delivering safety training programs for hourly production or skilled-trades workers
  • Ability to investigate incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and complete OSHA recordkeeping and reporting
  • Working knowledge of Michigan OSHA regulations administered by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Safety Specialist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a safety specialist in Michigan?

Most safety specialist roles in Michigan require at minimum a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field. Michigan does not issue a state-specific safety license, but employers widely require or strongly prefer the Certified Safety Professional credential. Michigan OSHA, administered by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, sets the regulatory standards candidates are expected to know, and familiarity with those rules is a practical requirement for hiring.

Which companies hire safety specialists in Michigan?

Employers hiring safety specialists in Michigan right now include Lewis Services, LG Energy Solution Michigan, and Utility Supply and Construction Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's deep automotive and heavy manufacturing base means a large share of openings come from production facilities, Tier 1 suppliers, and chemical processors with continuous safety compliance needs.

Which Michigan cities have the most safety specialist jobs?

Holland, Grand Rapids, and Detroit post the highest concentration of safety specialist openings in Michigan. The Detroit metro drives volume through its dense cluster of automotive assembly plants, Tier 1 suppliers, and logistics hubs, while Grand Rapids reflects strong demand from food manufacturing and healthcare systems, and Lansing draws openings from state government facilities and mid-size industrial employers in the region.

Are there remote safety specialist jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. Safety specialist work is largely hands-on, requiring site inspections, floor-level training, and incident response that cannot be performed remotely. About 25% of safety specialist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to concentrate in corporate safety roles, management system auditing, and EHS consulting where documentation and program oversight drive most of the day-to-day work.

How can I get hired as a safety specialist in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a safety technician or EHS coordinator role in Michigan's manufacturing sector, where large employers including automotive assembly plants and Tier 1 suppliers regularly bring on candidates with a safety-related degree but no field experience. Pursuing an OSHA 30-hour card and a student membership through the American Society of Safety Professionals strengthens early applications. Lateral moves from quality control, industrial hygiene technician, or facilities maintenance roles are common entry points Michigan employers recognize as practical safety experience.

Where can I find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from employers hiring now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employer.

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