Manager, Health & Safety

Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!

• Virtual Medical Services

• Fertility and adoption benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid family leave

• Company provided Salay Continuance (Short- term Disability)

• Company paid life insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available!

The Health and Safety Manager serves as the senior site leader for health and safety, providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and day-to-day leadership for all plant health and safety programs. The Health and Safety Manager partners with plant leadership to drive a proactive safety culture, manage risk, ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that protect employees and support operational performance.

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the plant’s health and safety strategy, programs and performance objectives in alignment with company and operational goals.

• Serve as the primary site leader for health and safety, providing expert guidance to plant leadership, supervisors and employees on regulatory compliance, risk management and safe operating practices.

• Partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership team to strengthen accountability, embed safety into daily operations and support a proactive safety culture.

• Lead the design and delivery of health and safety training programs to ensure employees and leaders are equipped to recognize hazards, manage risk and work safely.

• Oversee site audits and inspections, evaluate findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Lead and/or oversee incident, injury and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning and follow-up.

• Monitor and report on site health and safety performance, including analysis of leading and lagging indicators, identification of trends and presentation of recommendations to plant leadership.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local health and safety regulations, and serve as the primary site contact during regulatory inspections, agency inquiries and investigations.

• Lead the development, review and maintenance of health and safety policies, procedures and written programs.

• Partner with HR, Operations and other stakeholders to manage workers’ compensation cases, support return-to-work efforts and reduce injury-related costs.

• Lead critical risk management efforts, including industrial hygiene, PPE, hazard communication and other high-risk activities, as applicable.

• Support the introduction of new chemicals, materials, processes and equipment by ensuring appropriate hazard reviews, documentation, communication and controls are in place.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Environmental teams to support capital projects, process changes and operational improvements through effective safety risk assessment and…