Industrial Safety Manager (Bilingual English-Spanish req)

About the role

Our client, an industrial contractor for the agricultural and bio-fuel industries, is seeking a Safety Manager to lead workplace safety and health initiatives across the organization. You will serve as the primary safety resource and visit 8-12 active job sites per week. You will own OSHA compliance, conduct accident investigations, manage safety training and documentation, and promote a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, organized, knowledgeable of safety regulations, and comfortable working directly with employees and management. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on a growing organization that prioritizes safety, quality, service, and fairness.

Location: Salina, KS • Start Date: ASAP • Relocation Assistance: Available • Sponsorship: Not Available

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction in all areas of occupational safety and health requirements
• Lead and direct managers during accident and incident investigations
• Maintain OSHA records, safety documentation, SDS, training logs, and assessments
• Ensure required accident information is accurately recorded and reported, including interviews
• Lead new employee safety orientations, training, and required testing
• Develop, maintain, and improve company safety policies and procedures
• Conduct monthly safety meetings; communicate lessons learned from accidents/near misses
• Monitor employee safety training, forklift certifications, and required renewals for 70 employees
• Manage workplace drug and alcohol testing processes and required follow-up
• Maintain safety equipment inventory and order supplies as needed
• Issue and document written employee warnings in accordance with company policies
• Prepare required monthly/annual safety reports, including OSHA 300 logs and workers’ comp
• Coordinate first aid training for new employees and required renewals
• Conduct retraining following major safety violations
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement throughout the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ yrs experience leading safety initiatives in a construction or industrial environment required
• OSHA 30-hr certification required
• Experience with fall protection, fire protection, LockOut TagOut required
• Experience with permitting required
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) required

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• IRA w/ Match
• Company-Paid Life Ins/STD/LTD
• PTO
• Company Vehicle

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Schedule

Full‑Time; 3‑4 overnights per week travel to job sites in KS, CO, NE, OK