Safety Manager

Deckorators, a UFP Industries brand, is hiring a Safety Manager for our new flagship manufacturing facility in Buffalo, NY — the newest home of our growing Surestone technology and a major part of our future.

If you’re the kind of person who believes safety is more than compliance — it’s culture, accountability, and leadership — this could be a really exciting opportunity.

You’ll lead safety for a brand-new extrusion and polymer manufacturing site, helping shape the standards, habits, and mindset from day one. This is a hands‑on role for someone who wants visibility, influence, and the chance to build something the right way.

• Leading plant safety programs and driving a strong safety culture
• Conducting safety observations, audits, and incident / near-miss investigations
• Developing training, new hire safety orientation, and forklift certification programs
• Chairing the Safety Committee and partnering closely with operations and HR
• Managing OSHA logs, compliance reporting, hearing conservation, and regulatory readiness
• Supporting first aid / CPR readiness, medical restrictions, and overall site preparedness

• Experience in plant safety, manufacturing safety, or industrial operations
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• First Aid / CPR certification
• Someone comfortable being on the floor, coaching employees, and holding standards
• Organized, practical, and able to build strong partnerships across the site
• Experience in manufacturing, wood products, or industrial environments is a plus

• New flagship facility with real visibility and growth
• Opportunity to build the safety culture from the ground up
• High‑impact role in a fast‑growing manufacturing operation
• Strong benefits, bonus opportunity, and room to grow with the business
• Salary range: $70,000 – $110,000
  , depending on experience adjustments may be made for cost of living allowances etc.
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee stock purchase program
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and more

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly influence a plant and not just maintain a program, we’d love to connect.