Safety Manager

Southington, CT

Yarde Metals is a world-class metals service center with a reputation for delivering quality products—the first time, on time, every time. We are recognized as an Employer of Choice and employ the most experienced and talented associates in the metals industry. If you are looking to join an organization that offers excellent benefits, career growth opportunities and a work environment that values its associates.

• Create and promote a strong culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization
• Ensure workflow is running in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Analyze injuries, trends, and behaviors and strategize to reduce injuries and near misses.
• Ensure safety compliance with state and federal agencies.
• Conduct accident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and initiate corrective action.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret safety data and present information.
• Administer workers’ compensation, OSHA reporting, and corporate reporting.
• Establish physical requirements for positions and implement protocols with occupational health providers.
• Conduct safety audits and assess risk and conformance.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings.
• Conduct warehouse and driver safety training.
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by manager.

• 3-5 years of safety management experience working in a distribution/warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with risk & emergency management, safety compliance, incident investigation, and audits.
• Experience overseeing safety for a large fleet of powered industrial vehicles.
• Strong knowledge and experience with OSHA record‑keeping.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field strongly preferred.
• Excellent platform, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and present data.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team‑building skills.

• Base pay is commensurate with experience
• Competitive wages and bonuses
• Two profit‑sharing bonus potentials
• Best medical insurance coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employer‑paid life insurance and disability insurances
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan with 100% employer matching contribution
• Job posting program for career growth opportunities with a great company

• Free coffee
• Full onsite gym and locker rooms
• Billiard room
• Basketball court
• Outdoor patio and eating area

Yarde Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Yarde Metals Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

EEO is the law

Export Control Compliance & ITAR Yarde Metals, Inc. works with technologies and materials subject to U.S. Government Export Control Laws and regulations. Upon hire, individuals must be available for work and in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120‑130. Yarde Metals, Inc. reserves the right to inquire further on any matter bearing on the company’s export compliance obligations.

Drug Testing is a Condition of Employment. Yarde Metals is a federal sub‑contractor and must comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, which prohibits the use of marijuana.