Safety Manager

Safety Manager Our established client is looking for a Safety Manager in their manufacturing facility. In this position you will collaborate with all levels of the facility to enhance the safety culture & enhance the safety programs. The ideal candidate would have 8 plus years of EHS experience in a chemical, food, coatings, plastics or heavy industry manufacturing. If you’re a passionate EHS professional with strong communication skills and someone who enjoys a boots on the ground approach while making an impact on the facilities overall EHS performance, then let’s connect!

• Policy Development:
  Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that comply with company, local, state, and federal regulations
• Training & Development:
  Develop and execute training programs for managers and employees, focusing on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, and safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure the site adheres to all OSHA regulations, including meticulous recordkeeping and safety audits
• Safety Leadership:
  Lead weekly safety meetings and coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training and communication initiatives
• Risk Assessment:
  Conduct regular inspections to identify potential EHS risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on the implementation of these measures
• Incident Investigation:
  Spearhead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents, injuries, and near misses, driving actionable improvements to prevent future occurrences
• Environmental Initiatives:
  Collaborate with the Corporate Environmental Department to facilitate robust environmental programs
• Incident Reporting:
  Manage the reporting and follow-up of workplace incidents in coordination with relevant agencies
• Workers’ Compensation:
  Oversee site Workers Compensation claims to ensure timely and effective management
• Process Safety Management (PSM):
  Champion the application of PSM practices, including Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review
• Job Analysis:
  Perform routine job skills analysis and task assessments to enhance safety measures
• Safety Culture:
  Demonstrate and promote management’s commitment to safety at all levels of the organization
• Team Leadership:
  Manage and mentor one safety professional, fostering their growth and development

Salary $115,000 - $140,000

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 10 years in a health and safety role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the chemical or food industry
• Certifications:
  
  Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively train and engage others
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial chemical processes