Safety Manager

SAUGET ADMIN
1647 Sauget Business Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62206, USA

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more.

With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar.

The Safety Manager oversees all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, reduces workplace risks, and builds a proactive safety culture. The Safety Manager partners closely with operations, maintenance, HR, and leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Compensation Range : $90,000 - $135,000

Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Safety Leadership — Develop and integrate a comprehensive safety strategy that embeds safe behaviors, hazard awareness, and accountability into the Stellar Manufacturing culture. Lead programmatic, observational, and behavioral safety initiatives through cross‑functional collaboration.
• EHS Management System — Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility’s EHS management system. Ensure alignment with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and company requirements. Manage safety documentation, policies, procedures, and compliance reporting. Establish and track safety metrics that support behavioral and regulatory goals. Responsibility to achieve ISO
  45001 for SMS and 14001 for environmental certification.
• Process Safety & Standardization — Develop and maintain standardized safety processes, including SOPs, hazard assessments, chemical handling protocols, equipment safety procedures, lockout/tagout, incident reporting, and corrective action systems. Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and maintenance.
• Contractor & Supplier Safety — Ensure contractors and suppliers adhere to facility safety requirements. Oversee contractor onboarding, job hazard analyses, and compliance with site safety rules. Partner with supply chain and external partners to maintain consistent safety expectations.
• Incident Response & Investigation — Lead investigations for accidents, near‑misses, and unsafe conditions. Conduct root‑cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and verify implementation. Maintain accurate incident records and communicate findings across the organization.
• Training & Employee Engagement — Deliver and coordinate safety training programs, including onboarding, annual refreshers, chemical safety, PPE use, emergency response, and equipment‑specific training. Promote employee involvement through safety committees, audits, and recognition programs.
• Regulatory Compliance — Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies. Prepare for inspections, maintain required documentation, and manage corrective actions.
• Emergency Preparedness — Maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, spill response protocols, and coordination with local authorities. Conduct drills and ensure readiness.
• Internal Collaboration — Partner with managers, supervisors, and associates to identify safety risks, develop measurement systems, and implement continuous improvement methodologies.
• Additional Responsibilities — Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Safety Department Leadership – Directly supervise employees within the…