MISA Safety Manager

Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) is a fully integrated Network of metal processing facilities and sales and service offices strategically located in the United States, Canada and Mexico with liaison offices in South America.

MISA comes from the merger of the steel divisions of two of Japan's largest general trading companies ‒ ITOCHU Corporation and Marubeni Corporation. The merger established a global leader in the metals industry.

MISA has grown since its creation in 2001. Our name is symbolic of a lean, responsive and flexible company. It unites the strengths and skills of our subsidiaries and affiliates; and it reflects our passion to meet the steel logistics and metal processing needs of your company.

Marubeni-Itochu Steel America (MISA) is part of a global team trading in a wide range of steel products. The MISA team is currently seeking a Safety Manager in our Cincinnati, Ohio or Detroit, Michigan office. Reporting directly to the Corporate Planning Vice President and Investment Management Team, the Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs that promote a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace across multiple operating locations.

This role partners closely with operations leadership to drive safety performance, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The Safety Manager provides leadership and guidance to site management and employees while supporting the organization's long-term safety strategy and growth initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Provide EHS leadership and support across multiple facilities, ensuring consistent application of safety standards and best practices.
• Partner with operations leadership to promote accountability, engagement, and ownership of safety initiatives throughout the organization.
• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analyses to identify improvement opportunities and reduce workplace risks.
• Review audit findings and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead incident investigations, including serious injuries and high-potential events, utilizing root cause analysis methodologies to identify contributing factors and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage OSHA inspections, regulatory inquiries, corrective action plans, and compliance-related documentation.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs covering key topics including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, powered industrial truck safety, hazard communication, walking-working surfaces, arc flash awareness, and other required programs.
• Support the development and standardization of EHS processes and programs across multiple entities and operating environments, including commercial and residential roll forming and service center manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and continuously improve the organization's ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
• Perform risk assessments and implement effective hazard controls utilizing the hierarchy of controls framework.
• Under the guidance of leadership monitor safety performance metrics and prepare incident reports, monthly reports, trend analysis, and annual safety performance summaries.
• Maintain safety records, regulatory documentation, training records, and related EHS data.
• Serve as a trusted advisor regarding safety requirements, policies, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and operational excellence…