Technical Safety Manager

Responsibilities

• Job supervises a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage a team.
• Job leads/supervises/manages 1-5 employees.
• Safe Design for New Lines and Equipment
• Lead safety integration for capital projects (new lines, equipment installs, automation, layout changes) from design through startup.
• Review engineering drawings/specs and validate required safeguards: machine guarding, interlocks, emergency stops, electrical safety, ergonomic design, and safe access.
• Ensure safety requirements are embedded into procurement, vendor specifications, and commissioning plans.
• Conduct/lead startup readiness reviews and verify controls are installed and functioning before release to Operations.
• Regulatory Compliance & ISO Alignment
• Support alignment with ISO management system requirements by ensuring risk assessments, controls, and documentation meet audit expectations.
• Maintain clear documentation packages for projects: design reviews, risk assessments, commissioning verification, and corrective action closure.
• Risk Assessment, Controls, and Standards
• Lead hazard analyses for equipment/process changes and ensure the hierarchy of controls is applied (engineer out the hazard first).
• Establish and standardize machine safety requirements and safe design checklists for the organization.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to drive durable controls that reduce risk without adding unnecessary burden.
• LOTO, Machine Guarding, and Commissioning Readiness
• Ensure equipment is LOTO-ready before startup: isolation points, procedures, labeling, and verification methods.
• Audit/verify machine guarding effectiveness and address gaps before production begins.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to ensure corrective actions are designed, implemented, and sustained.
• People Leadership
• Manage EHS Managers
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for EHS Managers to drive consistent expectations and execution.
• Set priorities, standard work, and reporting cadence across sites (KPIs, action tracking, audit readiness, incident learning).
• Ensure site teams align with corporate objectives and deliver measurable improvements in injury prevention, compliance, and culture.
• Support staffing plans, onboarding, and capability building for EHS resources.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in progressively responsible safety roles within a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing equipment, processes, and operating conditions.
• Proven experience supporting equipment installation, automation, or capital projects with safety integration.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both individually and in group settings, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to resolve problems regarding policies, procedures, and safety programs.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines or equivalent subject matter knowledge skills and/or abilities acquired through work are preferred.
• CSP, CIH, or other certification preferred but not required.