Safety and Compliance Manager

Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team is proud to make products that support the Department of Defense, strengthen domestic production, preserve history, serve hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignite a passion for rocketry in our youth. Whether we’re performing research into energetic materials and products, or standing up American-made production, count on us to find a solution.

Estes Energetics is seeking a Safety and Compliance Manager at our Penrose location. The successful candidate will build on existing policies, procedures, and programs and strive to continually improve our safety and compliance. We are looking for a team player who is willing to absorb decades of experience and blend it with their own ideas. This role offers opportunity for growth and advancement to individuals who demonstrate exceptional skills, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.

• Ensure the safety of employees and the manufacturing plant at Estes Energetics by maintaining and improving safety programs.
• Maintain compliance with the following requirements and regulations, and other similar ones that may arise:
• OSHA regulations, including Process Safety Management program
• ATF explosives regulations and state equivalent regulations
• Department of Transportation HAZMAT transportation regulations
• DODM 4145.26 DOD Contractor’s Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives
• DODM 5100.76 Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E)
• ISO 9001
• AS9100
• Seek ways to continually improve the safety of the operation, processes, and equipment
• Perform risk and hazard analyses of existing and new operations, ranging across, research, development, manufacturing, and testing
• Maintain, write, and implement policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with environment, health, and safety regulations
• Act as liaison with relevant authorities

• Ten years of experience as a safety specialist or similar role
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent ability to adhere to and enforce schedules and procedures, including through informal leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn and retain technical concepts in chemical and mechanical engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Degree or 10 years experience in a safety-related field
• Experience with explosives
• Prior experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and or chemical industries
• Experience with other hazardous materials
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Prior experience with regulations and requirements (see list under essential functions)

The work will primarily be in an office and manufacturing environment, including outdoors.

• Sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Use of mouse/computer keyboard
• May have to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent movement through a manufacturing environment
• Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location

Up to 10%

This is a full-time position on a 9/80 schedule. The employee is expected to work at least 40 hours per week and some overtime may be required.

Estes Energetics maintains a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company
• Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy
• 9 paid holidays

Must be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b.

Estes Energetics provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Additional information is available at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./posters

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.