Senior Safety and Health Manager

Senior Safety and Health Manager with opportunity to advance to Director level as part of the ongoing corporate succession planning.

The Senior Safety and Health Manager is a leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing an organization's Safety and Health programs to ensure compliance with regulations and create a safe work environment. This role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, significant experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

• Strategy and policy:
  • Develop, implement, and manage proactive comprehensive safety and health programs, and strategies.
• Risk management:
  • Identify potential hazards and implement strategies to mitigate risks using techniques such as the implementation of the hierarchy of control principles as well as culture change initiatives.
• Drive initiatives to promote incident reduction efforts.
• Compliance:
  • Ensure the organization complies with relevant local, national, and sometimes international safety regulations and best practices.
• Incident investigation:
  • Ensure processes are in place for the investigation of workplace incidents, near-miss incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Training and culture:
  • Develop and oversee employee training programs and drive behavioral culture changes to promote a strong safety culture.
• Team management:
  • Lead, manage, mentor and develop a team of Safety & Health professionals.
• Reporting:
  • Oversee the maintenance of records and prepare reports on safety statistics and performance for regulatory agencies and management.
  • Manage audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions and follow-up.
  • Reviews and analyze field data (accident reports, OSHA logs, Gemba reports, etc.) to develop risk reduction initiatives.
  • Report on the organization's safety and health performance.
  • Manage budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field like engineering or safety management desired, master's degree in related field is a plus. PE or CSP is preferred.

• Ten years or more of experience in health and safety roles, within a manufacturing environment and a proven track record of managing safety & health programs. PE or CSP are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safety management, best practices, ISO 45001 S&H Management Program and experience in establishing leading indicator measurements and near miss programs. Proven track record in the management and development of a team of Safety & Health professionals.

• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and using safety management software. Essential soft skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, strong communication, and leadership abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Project management skills, including budget and schedule management.
• Technical knowledge of Safety & Health standards, regulations, and best practices.

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
• This is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 21 years!

Our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

EOE/VEVRAA

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.