Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Establish standardized safety policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency and operational effectiveness.
• Drive safety performance through defined metrics, accountability structures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of proactive risk identification and injury prevention.
• Cooktail implementation of company-wide safety initiatives.
• Lead safety related discussions at Tailgate Meetings and Safety Committee Meetings.
• Deliver training on Safety Initiatives, Work Procedures, Work Instructions, and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively communicate changes and requirements to leadership.
• Lead safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews; ensure timely resolution of identified gaps.
• Maintain accurate and compliant safety documentation and reporting systems.

Incident Management & Analysis

• Oversee the investigation of workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses.
• Ensure thorough root cause analysis and the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze safety data and trends to identify systemic risks and drive targeted improvements.
• Ensure consistent and timely reporting across all facilities.

Training & Safety Culture Development

• Design and implement comprehensive safety training programs for employees and leadership.
• Foster a culture of safety ownership, accountability, and engagement at all organizational levels.
• Support site leadership in reinforcing safe behaviors and expectations.
• Lead initiatives that encourage employee participation in safety programs and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead and guide the development of Job Safety Analysis (JSA), implement and update work instructions and/or operating procedures.

Hazard Identification & Risk Reduction

• Oversee workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and job safety analyses (JSAs).
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with equipment, processes, and work practices.
• Provide guidance on the safe design and modification of equipment and operational processes.
• Ensure contractor safety compliance and adherence to company standards.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response plans for all locations.
• Ensure readiness through regular drills and evaluations.
• Support plant leadership in responding effectively to emergency situations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, or related field, is required. Five or more years of Industry Safety experience is preferred.
• FA/CPR/AED Certification is preferred.
• CSP/ASP/OHST Certification is desirable.
• 511 Certification is desirable.
• OSHA 501 Certification is desirable.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is required up to 30% and may include visits to other company facilities, suppliers, customers, or training events as business needs require.

Reasoning Ability

• Perform movements such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the entire shift.
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, and feel.

Physical Demands

• Ability to apply common sense understanding when carrying out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to create, read, and accurately interpret documents.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage situations involving multiple variables in various contexts.