Description

Summary: At The Coca-Cola Company, we are building more than a manufacturing facility—we are building a world-class operation where safety is embedded from day one .
As a Safety Specialist , you will play a key role in supporting the Occupational Health, Safety & Security agenda for one of our most strategic Greenfield investments. You will serve as the Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the project, helping ensure that safety requirements are effectively integrated throughout the design, construction, installation, commissioning, startup and operational readiness phases of the new facility.
We are looking for a safety professional who combines strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively with Engineering, contractors, equipment suppliers and Operations teams. The ideal candidate brings experience in industrial, manufacturing or construction environments and a passion for building a strong safety culture through prevention, risk management and Safety by Design.

What You'll Do for Us

Promote and strengthen a Safety and Accident Prevention culture across all phases of the Greenfield project.
Build and embed a Zero Incident culture from design through startup and operations.
Coordinate and execute Contractor Safety Management activities, including safety requirements, training, on-site inspections, performance metrics, reporting and corrective action follow-up.
Drive the implementation of Safety by Design requirements across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Utilities, Laboratories and supporting areas.
Serve as the project Safety SME for facility layouts,



Machine Safeguarding, LOTO, vehicle and pedestrian traffic routes, risk assessments, PPE, work at height, confined spaces, fire protection and other critical safety requirements .
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Utilities, Warehouse and Laboratory teams to integrate safety requirements into facility, process and equipment design.
Conduct and support safety risk assessments, applying the Hierarchy of Controls and promoting risk elimination and engineering controls from the design stage.
Support construction, equipment installation, commissioning and startup activities to ensure facilities and equipment are Safe to Build and Safe to Operate .
Ensure compliance with KORE, KOSMOS, ISO 45001 and applicable regulations.
Develop and support proactive safety programs based on BBS and HOP principles .

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field .
Advanced English communication skills required.
Experience in Occupational Health & Safety within manufacturing, industrial or construction environments .
Experience supporting Greenfield, construction, major capital projects or manufacturing startup desirable.




Knowledge of Safety by Design, risk assessment methodologies and Hierarchy of Controls .
Experience in Contractor Safety Management , including training, field inspections, performance monitoring and corrective action follow-up.
Technical knowledge of Machine Safeguarding, LOTO, work at height, confined spaces, fire protection, industrial hygiene and chemical safety .
Knowledge of ISO 45001 and applicable occupational health and safety regulations.
Experience supporting safety audits, incident investigations and root cause analysis .
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and influencing skills , with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors and equipment suppliers.
What We'll Do for You

Give you the opportunity to help build a world-class safety culture from the ground up .
Provide hands-on exposure to a major Greenfield manufacturing project , from engineering and construction through startup and operations.
Give you the opportunity to work closely with Engineering, Operations and general Subject Matter Experts, applying world-class safety and engineering standards .
Provide opportunities for professional growth within a global organization committed to Safety, innovation, people development and operational excellence .
Skills:
Compliance, Health and Safety, Safety Compliance, Safety Management, Safety Programs, Site Safety Location(s):
Mexico City/Cities:
Huamantla Travel Required:
00% - 25% Relocation Provided:
Yes Job Posting End Date:
October 11, 2026

📌 Safety Specialist (Tlaxcala)
🏢 Coca Cola
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