Safety Manager

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Full Time Springfield, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition

Creative Modular Construction (CMC) is looking for an experienced, hands-on Safety Manager to lead our Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives across a fast-paced modular construction manufacturing environment.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who is passionate about building a strong safety culture, reducing risk, developing people, and driving accountability
. You'll partner closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to create safer processes and continuously improve how we work.

• Lead the Safety Department, priorities, programs, and performance metrics across nine facilities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections, documentation, and corrective actions
• Lead accident, injury, near-miss, and root-cause investigations
• Develop and maintain safety programs, SOPs, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, workers’ compensation, incident reporting, and safety metrics
• Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual safety training
• Oversee new-hire safety orientation and weekly toolbox talks
• Manage programs including LOTO, PPE, Haz Com, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Forklift Safety, Hearing Conservation, and Emergency Response
• Address hazards involving welding, fabrication, electrical work, material handling, cranes, and heavy equipment
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and strengthen employee safety engagement
• Manage environmental compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and 5S
• Provide leadership with clear, concise safety updates, trends, and recommendations
• Identify safety gaps proactively and take total ownership of solutions and results

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; significant relevant experience may substitute for a degree
• 3–5+ years of progressive safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, or modular construction
• Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance and workplace safety practices
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective action
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems
• Valid driver’s license and successful reference check

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• Experience leading a safety department or direct reports
• OSHA 500 Train-the-Trainer
• CSP or ASP designation
• DOT regulatory experience
• Experience with safety management software and JHA/SOP development