Safety Manager
A leading industrial manufacturer is hiring a Safety Manager to drive EHS compliance, lead incident investigations, and elevate site safety performance. This is a highly visible role focused on OSHA programs, TRIR/DART analysis, and implementing data-driven safety improvements in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates bring strong regulatory expertise, EHS systems experience, and a passion for building a proactive safety culture.
The responsibilities of the Safety Manager will include:
- Lead and execute site-wide EHS programs to ensure full regulatory compliance, including OSHA recordkeeping, LOTO, and safety reporting requirements.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance safety programs, driving improvements through gap analysis and best practice implementation.
- Own incident investigations end-to-end, leveraging root cause analysis to identify systemic issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Drive a learning culture by sharing insights and trends through structured "Lessons Learned" and cross-site collaboration.
- Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics (TRIR, injury/illness trends) to identify risks and proactively improve site performance.
- Leverage data and analytics to uncover trends and implement strategic, high-impact safety initiatives.
- Oversee development and execution of safety procedures, policies, and training programs to ensure operational excellence and workforce engagement.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of EHS data and systems, maintaining audit-ready documentation and compliance at all times.
- Partner with operations leadership to communicate risks, drive accountability, and implement timely corrective actions.
- Support and execute strategic EHS initiatives, aligning site-level performance with broader organizational safety goals.
- Act as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership, promoting hazard awareness, risk reduction, and a proactive safety mindset.
- Collaborate with enterprise EHS teams to align on strategy, standards, and continuous improvement efforts. Champion employee engagement through active participation in Safety Committees and site-level initiatives.
The ideal Safety Manager will have the following skillset:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-risk environment
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, with a track record of maintaining compliance
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage both frontline teams and senior leadership
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience developing and delivering safety training and presentations, with the ability to effectively communicate complex topics
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