Safety Manager

Location: Fayetteville
At Ariens Co, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.
Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.
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* Job Description:

** Ariens Co is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Safety Manager to lead our commitment to workplace safety at manufacturing site in Fayetteville, TN!

In this pivotal role, you’ll design, implement, and maintain robust safety programs that not only ensure compliance but also minimize risk and inspire a strong culture of safety throughout the organization. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and driving safety excellence, we want to hear from you!
** THE DAY TO DAY...
**** Leadership & Culture
*** Inspire and engage teams to consistently follow health and safety practices
* Set and communicate a compelling safety vision that fosters a strong safety-first culture
* Create, lead, and continuously improve the Ariens Co Safety Management System
* Champion and embed a behavioral-based safety approach across all operations
* Build and mentor high-performing safety teams focused on continuous improvement
* Promote employee involvement through safety committees, recognition programs, and feedback initiatives
* Influence and educate teams on the importance of 6S and ergonomic awareness
** Compliance & Program Management
*** Own, maintain, and improve the plant safety metrics
* Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal safety regulations
* Plan and execute safety policies and procedures to ensure full compliance
* Manage and submit the OSHA 300 log annually
* Order and manage safety supplies and equipment inventory
* Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies and emergency response coordination
** Training & Communication
*** Maintain full regulatory compliance in all aspects of the plant training program
* Design and deliver engaging safety training for all employees, including onboarding and refresher courses
* Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance on safety initiatives and best practices
* Facilitate training on acute and ergonomic injury prevention, 6S principles, and return-to-work protocols
** Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
*** Develop and lead the implementation of a safety program built in the spirit of daily continuous improvement
* Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments; implement corrective actions
* Perform safety observations and inspect facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify and correct hazards
* Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and development of short- and long-term countermeasures
* Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify safety improvement opportunities
* Maintain accurate safety records, metrics, and reports; present findings to site leadership
** THE QUALIFICATIONS...
*** Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in environmental health and safety)
* Minimum 5 years of experience in Safety leadership, Safety Team involvement, or Safety Training
* Manufacturing experience is a plus
* OSHA VPP knowledge and experience preferred
* A familiarity with lean manufacturing environments preferred
* A demonstrated positive impact in leading improvements with Safety programs
* Moderate to Advanced Computer Skills with Microsoft Office and various other software products

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.##
*** About Ariens Co
*** Since 1933, the Ariens Co name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values –
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