Senior Manager, Safety & Compliance - Large Capital

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager, Safety and Compliance, Capital Projects will be a key part of the fairlife Corporate EHS Team working directly within our Capital Projects team. The primary objective of this role is to protect the health and well‑being of all personnel on our project job sites by ensuring strict compliance with EHS regulations. They will act as a vital bridge between project management and field crews to foster a culture of accountability and proactive risk prevention, achieving world‑class performance in support of highly efficient, low‑cost operations via a Zero incident mindset.

In addition, they will serve as a Safety SME, providing deep, specialized knowledge to guide strategy, influence policy, and solve complex hazard challenges for our organization in alignment with corporate policies and common practices.

• Develop and implement site‑specific safety plans, emergency protocols, and hazard mitigation strategies before and during all project phases. Review the plan regularly with the General Contractors and Project team for any necessary updates.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local EHS laws and regulations, including Coca‑Cola KORE requirements and all applicable reporting submissions. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulatory changes and communicate impacts to project leadership.
• Provide safety‑by‑design guidance during engineering and pre‑construction phases, advising leadership and design teams on risk‑reduction strategies, code requirements, and safe constructability considerations.
• Partner with GCs to develop effective contractor safety orientations, recurring "toolbox talks," and specialized training on equipment operation and PPE. Revise processes and procedures as necessary to improve program effectiveness and support a zero‑incident objective.
• Lead investigations of injuries, environmental events, property damage, and near‑miss incidents using structured root cause analysis. Develop and track corrective actions to prevent recurrence and share lessons learned across teams.
• In partnership with FCs, maintain a strong field presence by conducting site walk‑throughs to monitor work practices, housekeeping, and evolving hazards. Provide coaching, mentoring, and real‑time feedback to reinforce safe behaviors and support a proactive safety culture.
• Partner with project managers and subcontractors to align safety goals with production schedules and budgets, ensuring safety considerations are embedded in operational decisions.
• Lead internal and external audits for inspections of tools, machinery, and working conditions to identify and address deficiencies and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local standards.
• Act as the "go‑to" person for interpreting complex regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, ISO 45001) and resolving technical safety issues by providing technical guidance and support across the enterprise.
• Lead advanced risk assessments, hazard analyses, and root cause investigations for high‑consequence incidents (e.g., FMEA, PHA, HAZOP, Fault Tree Analysis) throughout all phases of a project, ensuring implementation of mitigation measures.
• Develop, write, review, and approve technical safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, confined space entry, hot work, and process hazard controls, ensuring procedures and protocols are tailored to specific conditions through the project/site.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or at least 7–10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified for a Construction Safety professional/Safety SME in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Professional certifications in EHS‑related fields considered beneficial, including Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), OSHA 30‑Hr Construction Safety Certification, NFPA 70E Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP), National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH).
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