Safety Manager

Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures for the facility.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, and state/local safety regulations.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments throughout the plant.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Manage and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space, fall protection, hot work, PPE, forklift, and other critical safety programs.
• Coordinate and conduct employee safety orientation and ongoing training programs.
• Track, analyze, and report safety metrics including OSHA recordables, near misses, lost time incidents, and corrective actions.
• Partner with plant leadership and supervisors to promote accountability and continuous safety improvement.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for production operations and maintenance activities.
• Maintain OSHA logs and required compliance documentation.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation case management and return-to-work programs.
• Serve as the primary contact during OSHA inspections and regulatory audits.
• Ensure contractors and visitors comply with facility safety requirements.
• Support environmental compliance initiatives as needed.
• Develop emergency response procedures and coordinate drills and preparedness activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture focused on proactive hazard identification and prevention.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in heavy manufacturing, industrial processing, metals, extrusion, or similar industrial operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering safety training programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.