Safety Manager

Brunswick, ME

About the role

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading and advancing STARC's enterprise-wide safety strategy, ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace across all operations. This role partners closely with leaders throughout the organization to develop proactive safety programs, strengthen a culture of safety, reduce workplace risk, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Reporting to the SVP of Manufacturing and Operations, with a close collaborative relationship and dotted-line partnership with Human Resources, the Safety Manager serves as the organization's subject matter expert on workplace safety, regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and safety culture. The successful candidate is a highly visible, hands-on leader who balances strategic planning with operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership & Strategy
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve STARC's enterprise-wide safety management program, systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Establish annual safety goals, initiatives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and performance metrics aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Lead the companywide and sub-safety committees in alignment with company goals.
  • Foster a proactive safety culture by engaging leaders and employees at all levels to promote accountability and ownership.
  • Champion continuous improvement through safety observations, audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
  • Partner with leadership to integrate safety into operational planning, process improvements, and business decision-making.
  • Monitor and communicate safety performance, trends, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure organizational compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
  • Manage OSHA recordkeeping, reporting requirements, regulatory inspections, and agency correspondence, in partnership with HR.
  • Develop, maintain, and audit required safety programs, policies, permits, and documentation.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manufacturing & Facility Safety
  • Lead safety initiatives across manufacturing and operations, office environments.
  • Conduct hazard assessments for machinery, powered hand tools, production equipment, material handling systems, powered industrial trucks, and manufacturing processes.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain critical safety programs including machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, fall protection, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, and emergency preparedness.
  • Support new equipment installations, facility expansions, capital projects, and process improvements to ensure safety is incorporated into design and implementation.
  • Develop and maintain safety procedures, inspection requirements, and employee training for company equipment and vehicles, including the box truck, to promote safe operation and regulatory compliance.
• Risk Assessment & Incident Management
  • Lead incident investigations utilizing root cause analysis methodologies and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Conduct routine workplace inspections, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
  • Monitor safety metrics, injury trends, near misses, and corrective action completion to drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop action plans that reduce workplace injuries and improve overall safety performance.
• Ergonomics & Injury Prevention
  • Lead ergonomic assessments for manufacturing and office environments.
  • Recommend engineering, administrative, and behavioral improvements that reduce ergonomic risk and improve employee well-being.
  • Partner with leaders to implement injury prevention initiatives and safe work practices throughout the organization.
• Training & Employee Engagement
  • Design, develop, and deliver engaging safety training programs for new hires, existing employees, supervisors, and managers.
  • Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, emergency response training, annual compliance training, and safety awareness initiatives.
  • Coach leaders on safety expectations, accountability, and best practices.
  • Promote employee engagement through safety committees, recognition programs, and continuous feedback.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Build strong partnerships with Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, Facilities, and leadership teams to support organizational objectives.
  • Partner with Human Resources on Workers' Compensation administration, return-to-work programs, safety-related accommodations, and injury prevention initiatives.
  • Support internal and external audits, customer requirements, insurance inspections, and regulatory reviews.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safety remains a core organizational value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive environmental health and safety (EHS) or safety leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and continuously improving enterprise-wide safety programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and other applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements, with experience ensuring organizational compliance and managing regulatory inspections.
• Experience conducting hazard assessments, incident investigations, root cause analyses, risk assessments, and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations involving machinery, fabrication equipment, material handling systems, powered industrial trucks, and industrial production processes.
• Knowledge of machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, electrical safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), ergonomics, hazard communication, and other occupational safety programs.
• Experience designing and delivering safety training programs while coaching leaders and employees to strengthen accountability and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence leaders at all levels of the organization, and partner effectively across Operations, Human Resources, Engineering, Facilities, and other functional areas.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret safety metrics, identify trends, and develop data-driven improvement strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical safety concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), OSHA 30-Hour Certification, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification, or Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement experience are preferred.

Values and Traits

• Independent thinker who embraces new ideas and pushes boundaries.
• Strong alignment with STARC’s core values: Team Aligned, Safety Focused, Committed, Innovative & Growth Oriented.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Goal-oriented, focused on creating great products and driving company growth.
• Perspective-driven, balancing business, customer, and employee goals while fostering a positive, inspiring work environment.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term safety initiatives with day-to-day operational needs.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, coach, and inspire employees at all levels.
• Effective communicator capable of delivering clear, engaging training and presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborative partner who builds trust across departments and fosters shared ownership of workplace safety.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to lead change and continuously improve safety performance.

Pay

Base Compensation Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Employer HSA contribution for eligible employees enrolled in an HSA-compatible plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance options
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program resources
• Virtual care resources
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

Schedule

• Onsite work with potential for flexibility of remote hybrid based on business needs, commutable to Brunswick, Maine
• May be required to travel up to 10% of time