Safety Manager- 1st shift

About the role

The Safety Manager leads and drives all occupational health, safety, and environmental (EHS) activities across assigned operations and project locations within North America. This role partners closely with operations leadership, project management teams, contractors, and corporate stakeholders to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and company safety standards while fostering a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Safety Manager supports manufacturing, construction, installation, launch, and operational activities throughout the United States and Mexico and serves as a key leader in implementing world-class EHS programs aligned with organizational objectives and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives across assigned North American operations and project sites.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, NEC, local regulatory, and company safety requirements.
• Drive a proactive safety-first culture focused on hazard recognition, prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, risk assessments, and safety walkthroughs to identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans following incidents, audits, and observations.
• Support and enforce contractor safety management processes, including prequalification and compliance reviews.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation for injuries, near misses, and property damage events.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training initiatives.
• Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), permits, and safe work procedures are completed and maintained.
• Monitor and maintain safety records, training documentation, certifications, and compliance reporting.
• Support implementation and administration of safety management software platforms and digital reporting tools.
• Coordinate employee onboarding safety orientations and ongoing training activities.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, safety huddles, and leadership coaching.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to reinforce accountability for safety performance.
• Provide direct field support for manufacturing launches, equipment installations, construction projects, and operational activities.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, HR, and project management teams to ensure safety integration into all phases of work.
• Travel regularly to facilities and project sites throughout North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive EHS experience within manufacturing, automotive, construction, industrial, or related environments.
• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-state operations strongly preferred.
• Experience within the Automotive Tier 1 supplier industry preferred.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, launch, or industrial projects is highly desirable.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry Certification required.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications required.
• CSP, ASP, CHST, or similar professional safety certification preferred.
• Competent Person training in applicable safety disciplines preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and EHS compliance standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to influence leaders and employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management/reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze safety data, trends, and metrics to drive improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced manufacturing and construction environments.

Work Conditions

• Travel throughout North America, including manufacturing plants, construction sites, and customer locations.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing, warehouse, construction, and industrial environments.
• Ability to walk job sites, climb stairs/ladders, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May require extended or flexible hours during launches, shutdowns, or critical project activities.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage
• Company paid:
  • Basic vision insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Basic Life Insurance
• Generous 401k matching program
• Ample opportunities for advancement within the company

About the Company

Our Automotive Body Solution business is a dedicated local line builder specializing in small-scale projects with a focus on precision and quality. Our expertise encompasses Brownfield Body-in-White (BIW) Automation Lines, offering comprehensive services from design and simulation to manufacturing, installation, and programming. Our capabilities extend to robot and PLC programming, virtual commissioning, and quality improvement, all managed through meticulous project oversight. In addition, we provide specialized labor, including hemming expertise in roller and table top hemming, as well as prototype equipment for BIW and forming dies. With a strong foundation in consulting, we assist with BIW process optimization and forming die expertise. Our Greenfield BIW services further highlight our versatility and commitment to delivering top-tier solutions in the automotive industry.