Safety Manager

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is a global manufacturer committed to creating safe, secure, and efficient entrance systems for people worldwide, specializing in automated pedestrian, industrial, and high-performance door solutions across over 100 countries.

Why Join ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, robust health insurance options, and retirement plans, including a 401(k) with company matching. We also offer PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and service awards.
• Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly impact customers in healthcare, transportation, and retail by delivering sustainable, customized door solutions.
• Career Growth & Development: We provide well-defined career paths, regular performance reviews, and opportunities for promotion. Participate in leadership development programs and explore different roles within the company.

About the Role

The Safety Manager leads the safety function across the continental U.S. and Canada, supporting manufacturing operations in North Carolina and branch offices in multiple locations. This role owns the implementation and administration of the company’s safety program, aiming for zero accidents. A central focus is workers’ compensation administration, managing claims from first report through resolution and supporting safe, timely return-to-work plans. The Safety Manager will analyze injury and claims data, identify trends, and design and deliver training to reduce workplace injuries.

This position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Workers’ Compensation Administration:
  • Manage the workers’ compensation program end-to-end, including timely submission, documentation, and active management of claims in partnership with our carrier and third-party administrator.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for injured employees, guiding them through the claims process with clear communication and care.
  • Partner with managers to identify light-duty and transitional work options and drive effective return-to-work plans.
  • Monitor open claims, participate in claim reviews, and work to close claims efficiently while controlling program costs.
• Injury Prevention, Trends, and Training:
  • Track and analyze incident, injury, and claims data to identify trends and root causes; report findings and recommendations to HR and operations leadership.
  • Develop and deliver safety training for employees and managers focused on reducing workplace injuries, including targeted training in response to identified trends.
  • Identify safety training needs across locations and ensure appropriate programs are in place.
• Health, Safety, and Compliance:
  • Ensure EHS compliance requirements are met, including OSHA recordkeeping and reporting of recordable injuries.
  • Lead or support the investigation of significant EHS incidents and non-conformances; identify, communicate, and follow through on corrective actions.
  • Provide insight on process hazards and risk ratings for incidents, Safe Work Procedures, and Job Safety Analyses.
  • Support the development of EHS tools such as site-specific standards, training materials, Job Safety Analyses, and Safe Work Procedures.
  • Provide EHS information to customers and vendors as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in health and safety, preferably in the construction or field service industry.
• Demonstrated experience administering workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• OSHA 500 certification preferred.
• CHST or CSP certification preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking, organization, and written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt quickly.
• Ability to analyze safety and claims data to identify trends and translate findings into action.
• Strong training and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage audiences from the shop floor to the leadership team.
• High level of accountability and ownership; self-starter with an innovative approach.
• Relationship builder, able to pull people together and rally the organization around common goals and a common safety culture.
• Ability to travel as required (up to 50%).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental insurance.
• 15 PTO days and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
• Structured onboarding process and access to online courses for ongoing training.
• Length of Service awards to celebrate milestones.

Diversity & Inclusion

ASSA ABLOY fosters a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We celebrate diversity and strive for equity in all aspects of our organization, empowering our people to build their careers around their aspirations and ambitions.