Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager develops, implements, and enforces programs and procedures that ensure a safe environment for employees, contractors, and visitors across Coldspring's manufacturing and foundry operations. This role leads OSHA compliance, industrial hygiene monitoring, employee training, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Safety Manager maintains working knowledge of MSHA requirements and provides technical support to quarry operations as needed.

• Lead OSHA compliance and inspection readiness by owning day-to-day OSHA compliance for manufacturing and foundry operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for OSHA inspections and related agency correspondence, coordinate document production, accompany inspectors, manage abatement responses and support post‑inspection corrective action tracking.
• Maintain working knowledge of MSHA (30 CFR) requirements applicable to quarry operations.
• Participate in MSHA‑related interactions in an advisory capacity when requested.
• Create, research, and maintain site safety programs, written procedures, and equipment.
• Plan and conduct industrial hygiene sampling and testing per regulatory protocol and company schedules.
• Administer respirator protection program, conduct and/or coordinate audiometric testing and hearing conservation requirements, employee compliance testing programs, and support the implementation of medical surveillance programs.
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate safety training for manufacturing and foundry operations.
• Lead investigations for incidents, near‑misses, and high‑potential events; conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective/preventative actions.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations to identify and implement risk‑reduction projects.
• Support development and performance management of Health & Safety personnel, including training, coaching, and input to performance appraisals.
• Use various machines and equipment such as industrial hygiene sampling equipment, noise monitoring equipment, gas detection devices, and audiometric equipment.
• Position is split between office and manufacturing/foundry areas; travel to other company facilities and quarry locations as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field preferred; post‑secondary training with equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive safety experience in manufacturing, foundry, mining/quarry, or heavy industrial environments; supervisory/lead experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise with OSHA compliance programs and inspection readiness for manufacturing and foundry operations.
• Working knowledge of MSHA requirements sufficient to advise and support quarry operations as needed.
• Experience conducting facility inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action management.
• Experience with industrial hygiene sampling (silica, lead, airborne contaminants) and noise monitoring; ability to calibrate and operate industrial hygiene instruments.
• Experience with ergonomic evaluations and job hazard analysis and knowledge of PPE selection and proper use.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate technical regulatory information concisely.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• May directly supervise Health and Safety staff and provide functional guidance to safety coordinators across facilities.

Benefits Offered to Full‑time Employees:
Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave.

COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN‑FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO‑FREE COMPANY.

Coldspring is an Affiant Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.