Plant & Facility Safety Manager

Plant & Facility Safety Manager

Madison, WI, USA

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary:
Based on Experience

We are seeking an experienced Plant & Facility Safety Manager to lead safety and compliance initiatives across our recycling, transfer, maintenance, and waste facilities.

We offer:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan with a generous employer match
• Company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance policy

Responsibilities:

• Lead environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across multiple facilities.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and workplace hazard assessments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate employee safety orientation and ongoing training programs.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Manage programs including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Fall Protection
  • Forklift and Heavy Equipment Safety
  • Hot Work & Welding Safety
  • Hazard Communication
  • Fire Prevention and Emergency Response
  • PPE Compliance
• Maintain emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Maintain required safety documentation, permits, and records.
• Track safety metrics, training completion, and corrective actions.
• Partner with facility leadership to continuously improve workplace safety.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of safety management experience in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, waste, or heavy equipment environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety standards.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant safety certifications preferred.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits.
• Experience developing and delivering engaging employee safety training.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Valid WI driver's license.

PWS is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer.