Safety Manager

Safety Manager – U.S. Pipe

U.S. Pipe, a trusted provider of water and wastewater products since 1899, is seeking a Safety Manager to support plant leadership in creating a safe work environment. The position is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and requires relocation.

Be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done, while supporting local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses across the United States and worldwide.

U.S. Pipe and Foundry are seeking a Safety Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting plant leadership in driving and creating a safe work environment for the facility.

• Develop and implement a system to monitor, evaluate and revise site safety programs annually, with special attention to high‑risk programs (LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection) to ensure safety compliance.
• Facilitate plant housekeeping audits.
• Perform ergonomic assessments of the plant and write plans to reduce issues found.
• Develop processes, conduct, and facilitate effective incident investigations and follow‑up on near‑miss events, property damage, and injuries.
• Schedule, track and ensure timely implementation of all plant‑wide regulatory required safety training.
• Develop safety training matrix.
• Develop and implement effective systems for safety orientation for new and transferred employees and contractors.
• Lead training development and implementation.
• Coordinate safety/industrial hygiene monitoring as required.
• Conduct PPE assessments for all jobs and communicate requirements.
• Monitor ongoing compliance.
• Oversee the worker’s compensation program at plant level, including reporting, reserve management, ongoing monitoring, restricted duty management, and collaborate with the occupational nurse manager on medical management of claimants.
• Maintain effective communication processes for all safety‑related functions, including clear procedures for emergency response, injury and near‑miss situations.
• Lead and coordinate various safety meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or Environmental preferred but not required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) status preferred but not required.
• 5‑7 years of safety and environmental experience implementing programs in a heavy manufacturing setting.
• 2‑4 years of supervisory or managerial experience as a safety professional.
• Proven leadership and self‑direction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment, crane operation and capabilities.
• Ability to supervise others and facilitate teamwork.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and personal protective equipment.
• Experience developing and implementing safety programs and policies.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous materials and MSDS information.
• Familiar with industrial safety concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of inspecting facilities and recommending corrective actions to ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) highly preferred.

U.S. Pipe offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑/Long‑term disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and holidays.

• Mid‑Senior level
• Full‑time
• Management and Manufacturing (Job Function)
• Utilities (Industry)