Health & Safety Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead safety programs and regulatory compliance for a heavy industrial manufacturing plant.

This is a plant-level leadership role responsible for driving a strong safety culture, maintaining MSHA and OSHA compliance, leading employee safety training, and partnering with plant leadership to identify and reduce workplace risks.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on industrial safety experience, strong knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations, and the ability to work effectively with employees and leadership throughout the plant.

• Lead and administer the plant’s health and safety programs, policies and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct plant safety, health, recordkeeping and housekeeping audits and ensure appropriate corrective actions are completed.
• Partner with plant leadership and operating departments to identify safety risks and incorporate appropriate safety measures into job planning.
• Lead and coordinate accident and incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in MSHA regulatory inspections, review citations and develop supporting arguments when citations should be contested.
• Monitor newly enacted and proposed safety regulations, evaluate their potential impact and develop programs necessary to maintain compliance.
• Develop and distribute monthly and annual safety reports to measure plant performance, trends and areas requiring additional attention.
• Administer and coordinate plant safety training programs, including both onsite and offsite training.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and employees regarding MSHA, OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Identify recurring safety issues and develop practical solutions to reduce employee exposure and prevent injuries.
• Work with plant leadership to continuously strengthen the plant’s safety culture and employee engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of safety experience in an industrial, manufacturing, mining or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations.
• Experience participating in regulatory inspections and addressing citations and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation laws and practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience developing and delivering employee safety training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build consensus across operations, maintenance and plant leadership.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of health and safety at a major industrial plant while working directly with plant leadership and employees throughout the operation.

Our client supports professional development and career advancement and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• flexible spending accounts
• supplemental insurance options
• additional voluntary benefits