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Senior Health & Safety Manager

The Lewis Group · Royersford, PA · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time

Position Summary

As a Health & Safety Manager, you will steward and uphold our commitment to a safe and healthy work environment for every employee, every day. You'll support and help strengthen our company-wide Health & Safety programs, ensuring that safety remains at the forefront of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage our Corporate Health & Safety Plan (HASP) to ensure compliance and best practices.
  • Develop, review, and approve site-specific HASPs, Job Hazard/Safety Analyses (JSA), and Work Order/Project Hazard Analyses (PHA).
  • Serve as an active member of our State-Certified Safety Committee.
  • Mentor and provide oversight for our Safety Liaison Program.
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses, and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
  • Conduct regular field audits to monitor health and safety compliance.
  • Deliver engaging Health & Safety training, including OSHA and industry-specific programs.
  • Lead OSHA 40-hour and refresher training in line with CFR 1910.120.
  • Provide OSHA Confined Space Entry Training per CFR 1910.146.
  • Support the management of third-party compliance programs (e.g., ISNET, Avetta, Veriforce, Highwire).
  • Assist with Workers' Compensation claims and investigations.
  • Maintain readiness of health and safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Respond as needed to emergency spill events as part of the ALERT program.
  • Support and promote our behavior-based safety program.
  • Be available for on-call Health & Safety coverage, including weekends and overnight, as needed.
  • Lead our musculoskeletal injury prevention and early intervention initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

  • Continually audit and improve our safety culture.
  • Help hold the organization accountable for all safety initiatives.
  • Support continuous improvement of safety performance metrics (e.g., EMR, TRIR).
  • Promote safety incentive programs to recognize and reward safe behaviors.
  • Proactively collaborate with clients to enhance site safety performance.
  • Champion efforts to reduce musculoskeletal injuries.

Travel: This position will require occasional travel to other company locations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Health Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • 2–3 years of experience in Health & Safety or environmental industry.
  • Solid knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations.
  • Strong understanding of industry best practices for health and safety.
  • Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Well-organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and commitment to quality work.
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification or related training preferred.
  • Experience with hazardous materials handling or chemistry is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • GSP, ASP, or CSP preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to see, hear, speak, and communicate clearly.
  • Frequently sit, stand, walk (including on uneven terrain), reach, and grasp.
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 lbs; push/pull as needed.
  • Dexterity to use a computer and related equipment.
  • Ability to travel overnight for site visits, client meetings, or training.
  • Physically able to participate in training sessions and site inspections.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.

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