Sr Safety Manager

About the role

This senior-level manager will develop, plan, direct, and implement organizational safety programs to prevent injuries and work-related health conditions and comply with applicable regulatory requirements. The role promotes and maintains a safe and healthy work environment by collaborating with various departments to minimize workplace hazards and foster a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
• Plan and deliver training programs to sites on relevant accident prevention and compliance programs.
• Conduct analyses of accident causes and associated health hazards to target specific prevention strategies.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation of incident reports, statistical analyses, and other reports for company personnel and outside agencies.
• Audit facilities to detect existing or potential accidents, health hazards, and management system deficiencies.
• Provide information and communication materials to worksites to assist with training, safety meetings, and other programs.
• Coordinate the investigation of incidents and injuries with site managers.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 3–5 years of management experience.
• Safety certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, practices, and procedures related to manufacturing safety.

Skills

• Develops intermediate understanding of people management practices and managing small teams of direct reports.
• Emerging understanding of broader organizational context and goals.
• Focused on and responsible for team productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential people data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Other details

• Responsible for direct reports.
• Occasional travel is required.
• This role may work in classrooms, offices, and high-traffic production floors.