Manager, Safety; IL

We believe the future of our organization lies within the hearts and capabilities of our team members. We respect diversity and will continuously strive to be a respected global corporate citizen.

Heavily invested in R&D and engineering, we also recognize that our customers require much more than just our state‑of-the-art trailer solutions. Hyundai Translead is committed to delivering innovation beyond the product to positively impact the trailer owning lifecycle.

In addition to delivering consistently excellent products from our world‑class manufacturing facilities, we’ve developed technologies and services that dramatically improve the customer care experience. Our goal is to be there for you, when and where you need, to provide solutions in a timely, cost‑efficient manner.

Pay Range: $104,000-$127,400 Annually

Exciting benefits await at our company:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with 100% Company Paid Premiums
• 401K plan with 4% Employer Matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
• Grocery Allowance to support your well‑being
• Pet Insurance for your furry companions

Join us and enjoy these fantastic perks!

The Safety Manager job family is responsible for leading occupational safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and injury prevention initiatives across manufacturing, construction, and industrial operations. This role develops, implements, and continuously improves safety management systems and programs to promote a safe and healthy workplace while supporting operational excellence. Responsibilities include OSHA compliance, safety training, hazard identification and risk mitigation, incident investigation, contractor safety management, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene, machine and equipment safety, behavioral safety, safety culture development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position collaborates closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Human Resources, Operations, and external contractors to ensure effective integration of safety requirements into all aspects of business operations.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards, and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve occupational safety programs and policies.
• Lead manufacturing, industrial, and construction safety initiatives supporting operational and project activities.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and risk mitigation activities.
• Develop and oversee Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification.
• Administer Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control programs.
• Oversee machine guarding and equipment safety compliance.
• Manage Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety programs and material handling safety requirements.
• Implement and maintain electrical safety programs, including NFPA 70E compliance.
• Manage hot work, welding, cutting, fire prevention, and permit systems.
• Oversee confined space entry and permit-to-work programs.
• Administer fall protection and working-at-heights programs.
• Conduct PPE hazard assessments and manage PPE programs.
• Support industrial hygiene monitoring, occupational exposure assessments, and respiratory protection programs.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, emergency response, and fire prevention activities.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, compliance audits, and inspection readiness.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and employee engagement initiatives.
• Establish safety…