Safety Manager

We are seeking a collaborative and principled Safety Manager to lead our commitment to protecting every team member and sustaining our OSHA VPP Star certification at a unionized heavy manufacturing site. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who models humility, fosters psychological safety, and inspires proactive engagement in safety and well-being.

What You'll Do
Champion a culture of safety aligned with VPP Star and Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) principles.
Empower employee-led initiatives like Hourly Safety Reps, peer observations, and grassroots safety conversations.
Partner with union leadership and all levels of the organization to build trust and shared ownership of safety.
Maintain a strong floor presence-listening, coaching, and reinforcing safety expectations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulations; lead audits, JHAs, and corrective actions.
Manage incident investigations with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Deliver engaging safety training and onboarding aligned with the companies principles
Monitor safety metrics and use data to guide decisions and improvements.
Lead and develop safety team members; collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations.

What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of safety experience in heavy manufacturing.
Experience in a unionized environment with strong collaboration skills.
Deep knowledge of OSHA standards, VPP, BBS, and safety best practices.
Strong communicator and coach with a passion for continuous improvement.
Preferred certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS systems.