Manager Safety- 1st Shift- Blountsville Plant

About the Role

The Safety Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for all safety, health, and environmental initiatives within the facility. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, this role drives continuous improvement in workplace safety, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters a sustainable culture of safety excellence. The Safety Manager serves as a trusted advisor to site leadership, developing and implementing proactive safety strategies that reduce risk, prevent injuries, and support operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership & Culture
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility's safety management systems.
  • Foster a proactive safety culture that promotes employee involvement, ownership, and accountability at all levels of the organization.
  • Partner with plant leadership to establish and execute strategic safety objectives aligned with company goals.
  • Act as a change agent by driving safety initiatives and sharing best practices across the organization.
  • Influence and support leaders in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including OSHA requirements.
  • Maintain OSHA logs, records, and supporting documentation.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact during OSHA inspections and coordinate all required follow-up actions.
  • Conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and operations to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Monitor and evaluate compliance with permits, regulations, policies, and industry standards.
• Incident Prevention & Investigation
  • Analyze injury, illness, and incident trends to identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • Investigate workplace incidents, near-misses, and safety concerns, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.
  • Develop recommendations and action plans to reduce risk and improve safety performance.
  • Measure and report the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives.
• Training & Employee Development
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and leadership teams.
  • Provide training and guidance in areas including:
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    • Hazard Communication
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Ergonomics
    • Emergency Response
    • Incident Prevention
    • Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure safety policies, procedures, and programs are reviewed annually and updated as needed.
• Safety Audits & Continuous Improvement
  • Perform safety audits, behavioral observations, and field inspections to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Take immediate corrective actions when unsafe conditions or practices are observed.
  • Develop and implement programs that reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and associated costs.
  • Support Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Program (RMP), and other safety-related initiatives where applicable.

Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, Management, or a related field required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of progressive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or food production environment.
  • Experience leading safety programs, compliance initiatives, investigations, and employee training.
• Skills & Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with hazard communication, accident investigation, risk assessment, and safety management systems.
  • Working knowledge of PSM and RMP programs preferred.
  • Ability to analyze technical information, regulations, and safety data to drive effective decision-making.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional safety certification such as CSP, ASP, OHST, or equivalent.
• Experience in food manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success in reducing injury rates and improving safety performance metrics.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Benefits

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.