Plant Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety policies to ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulations.
• Conduct safety training for employees on workplace hazards and emergency procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and identify potential hazards.
• Investigate workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment & machinery meet safety standards.
• Maintain safety records and report safety metrics to management.
• Ensure the Safety Coordinator thoroughly oversees Plant Inspections, Safety Documentation, and follow-ups for concerns throughout plant operations.
• Manage monthly Safety Meetings, Safety Team, Mentors, Cadets, and Weekly Production Meetings.
• Track Department Safety Metrics / Trends.
• Track safety team work hours/time management.
• Routinely inspect plant operations.
• Investigate first aids with Safety Coordinators/Supervisors, determine root cause & corrective measures.
• Elevate the development training plan for coordinators and technicians.
• Maintain OH&S and regulatory compliance through operations.
• Conduct Quarterly Mock OSHASDS Reviews - New Products.
• Maintain ISO 45001 Internal / External Records.
• Review and address concerns & Recommendations from monthly safety meetings.

Advanced Responsibilities

• Safety Program Development: Design and implement comprehensive safety programs tailored to manufacturing environments.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop evacuation plans, fire safety protocols, and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Incident Investigation: Conduct root cause analysis for workplace accidents and implement corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• Technical knowledge of safety regulations, hazard identification, and emergency response planning.
• Soft skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
• Ability to conduct audits & inspections to ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in data analysis & report writing.
• Regulatory Knowledge: OSHA Compliance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), EPA, NFPA, ANSI standards, Industry-Specific Regulations (ISO 45001).
• Technical Expertise: Risk Management, Assess ergonomic risks, machine safety, and chemical hazards, Safety Audits & Inspections, Conduct regular workplace audits to ensure compliance, Data Analysis, Use safety metrics to track trends and improve workplace safety.
• Literature: Leadership & Communication, Foster a culture of safety through training and awareness programs, Cross-Department Collaboration, Work with HR, Operations, and Engineering teams to integrate safety into daily operations, Crisis Management, Lead incident response teams and coordinate with emergency services.