Manager, Safety, Health & Security

About Day & Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and we do what we say!® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

Organizes, plans, promotes and implements all elements of the Safety, Health and Security program. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local and company regulations. Ensures good explosives and industrial safety practices are being followed. Responsible for training, enforcement and auditing of safety programs. Responsible for ensuring all aspects of security program conform to local, federal, ATF, DSS and Homeland Security regulations.

This position is responsible for Lone Star and Kansas facilities.

• Prepares, approves and implements comprehensive safety, health and security procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies, with particular emphasis on explosives safety, industrial hygiene, health physics and radiation protective programs.
• Directs and coordinates all phases of the Health and Safety Program that provides a safe and healthy working environment for all personnel at the facility (for Lone Star and Kansas). Oversight of Work Comp Program.
• Performs inspections of installation operations including production, mechanical, material transportation and subcontractor work to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes new proposals that require comments from the Safety Department. Reviews changes in Preliminary Hazard Analyses, Management of Change, Standard Operating Procedures, Engineering Orders, Drawings, Safety Proposals and Suggestions along with equipment, new construction and equipment modifications.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates activities of the Security Department effectively utilizing security personnel in performance of assigned activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the following areas:
  Physical Security, Access Control thru Key & Lock and credentials management. Ensure compliance with ATF, DSS and Homeland Security regulations.
• Develops schedules to ensure requirements are completed relative to radiation protection, industrial hygiene and explosives safety. Maintains updated regulations and standards related to safety and safe work practices (e.g. ANSI standards) Collects, analyzes and disseminates data concerning the accident experience of the facility. Conducts accident investigations that involve a cross-functional team to determine root cause and corrective actions that will reduce or eliminate recurrence of incident.

• Communicates with impact - clearly and consistently gets information across in a timely and effective manner both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of recordkeeping requirements, injury reporting, the types and kinds of movements and activities that subject workers to injury and discomfort.
• Ability to evaluate Safety practices, procedures, programs, attitudes, and awareness to recommend methods of
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills. Results oriented. Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work and influence in a team environment.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations to include DoD 4145.26, OSHA industry and construction standards, and Security Regulations to include ATF, Homeland Security and DSS.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Occupational Safety and Health or related experience Required
• 5+ years of related experience Required
• 8+ years of related experience Preferred
• DL Number - Drivers License Active in State

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established…