Plant Safety Manager

About the role

The Plant Safety Manager provides daily health, safety, and environmental (EHS) oversight, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role promotes a proactive safety culture through leadership, training, and engagement with plant employees and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site safety lead, partnering with plant management and EHS staff to implement, manage, and continuously improve safety programs and initiatives in alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate new hire safety orientations and ongoing refresher training for existing employees, evaluating and updating training materials as needed.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and employees on safety policies, procedures, and behaviors.
• Mentor frontline leaders to motivate and inspire team members to prioritize safety, take ownership of their work environment, and model safe behaviors.
• Develop job hazard analyses (JHAs) and support daily risk assessments to minimize risk and ensure safe work practices.
• Monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure they meet the needs of the facility and recommend changes or updates accordingly.
• Perform and support routine safety inspections and audits across the facility.
• Ensure identified hazards are addressed and corrective actions are implemented, with follow-up on effectiveness.
• Promote employee engagement by encouraging participation in safety observations, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and analyze leading and lagging safety performance indicators and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Act as a liaison between the site, regulatory agencies, and corporate safety leadership on audits, inspections, claims, and compliance matters.
• Lead and/or support incident investigations, including root cause analysis, documentation, and follow-up on corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and manage EHS documentation, including inspection records, training logs, incident reports, and safety meeting notes.

Qualifications

• An Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or Industrial Management is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Professional safety certification (e.g., CHST, ASP, CSP) preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management software platforms.
• Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.