Safety & Environmental Manager

Description

Full-time, salary exempt position responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company and government regulations. This role requires strong leadership skills, ability to conduct safety training at all levels, and a commitment to fostering a culture of safety within the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2‑year college degree; 4‑year degree in Safety/Environmental or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in safety management within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safety Program Management: Develop, implement, and oversee company‑wide safety programs; lead safety inspections, meetings, and training sessions.
• Safety Audits & Inspections: Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions, including valve inspection, sprinkler/fire hydrant system, emergency lighting, fire extinguisher program, AED inspection, eye‑wash stations, and SDS program.
• Training & Orientation: Conduct safety training for new hires and ongoing training for all employees; lead specialized programs such as hearing conservation, Haz‑Com, LOTO, blood‑borne pathogens, forklift safety, safety footwear, and first‑responder training; provide training and resources on safety practices, emergency preparedness, and compliance requirements.
• Incident Management: Report and investigate safety incidents, involve appropriate personnel, maintain thorough documentation, and follow up with corrective action; develop and manage an incident response plan; work outside normal hours as needed; prepare and maintain safety documentation, reports, and records required by regulatory agencies; report and manage OSHA 300, 300A, 301 documentation; complete first‑response reporting to corporate workers’ comp; assist in filing workers’ compensation claims, manage light‑duty program, and provide first aid care when appropriate.
• Facility Management: Oversee fire protection systems, conduct inspections, and provide necessary training; maintain pest‑control program records; serve as liaison between site and corporate for policy updates, safety issues, and environmental compliance; communicate with government agencies as required.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, FSA, prepaid legal & identity theft)
• Paid vacation and paid holidays (benefit eligible within one month of hire; no waiting period on 9 paid holidays annually; vacation days after 6 months)
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• Wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire

Skills

• Language Skills: Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes; write business reports and correspondence; communicate effectively with customers, employees, and outside officials.
• Mathematical Skills: Able to read a tape measure accurately; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; apply high‑school‑level math concepts.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common‑sense understanding to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions; solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Gmail); knowledge of product layouts, production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

May be required to maintain a current 10‑Hour OSHA Course (minimum).

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear; frequently uses hands to handle objects, reach with arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sits; regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds; and must have adequate close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The role involves frequent movement between an office setting and a non‑climate‑controlled industrial environment. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, and loud noise; frequently exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards – meet or exceed quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity targets set annually.
• Personal growth – achieve individually set professional development goals.
• Employee relations – demonstrate appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity – actively contribute innovative ideas to advance the business.