Safety Manager

Safety ManagerIndustrial Manufacturing Facility | Full-TimeRole OverviewThe Safety Manager leads and oversees all aspects of workplace health and safety within a large, continuous‑operation manufacturing environment. This role ensures regulatory compliance, reduces operational risk, and strengthens a proactive safety culture across a 24/7 industrial facility. The Safety Manager partners with site leadership, supervisors, and frontline employees to drive safe work practices and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Safety LeadershipParticipate in daily operational and leadership discussions to integrate safety into production activitiesLead recurring workforce safety meetings with a focus on compliance, training, and risk awarenessMaintain a strong on‑site presence, engaging regularly with employees across all shiftsManage incident reporting, tracking, and follow‑up using standardized safety management systemsPrepare and present routine safety performance reports, including observations, corrective actions, and incident trendsProvide safety leadership during scheduled maintenance outages, including audits, inspections, and hazard verificationsServe in rotating leadership coverage to support facility operations and gain comprehensive operational understandingProgram Development & ComplianceDevelop, implement, and continually improve site safety programs in alignment with regulatory and corporate standardsLead hazard identification activities including risk assessments, job safety analyses, and equipment safeguarding reviewsAct as the site technical authority for safety compliance, applying applicable federal, state, and industry standardsSafety Program OversightOversee core safety programs such as energy control, machine safety, confined spaces, work at height, contractor safety, and mobile equipment safetyEnsure high‑risk activities are managed through standardized controls and critical risk principlesCoordinate industrial hygiene initiatives, ergonomics programs, and injury/illness prevention effortsTraining, Engagement & Safety CulturePromote a culture of personal accountability, employee involvement, and shared responsibility for safetyFacilitate employee participation through safety committees, observation programs, and field‑based coachingDesign and deliver safety training to improve hazard recognition and decision‑makingIncident Prevention & ResponseLead incident investigations to identify root and system causesDevelop, track, and verify corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrenceShare lessons learned across the organization to promote continuous learningAnalyze leading and lagging safety indicators and report trends to leadershipCoordinate emergency preparedness, response planning, and drillsContinuous ImprovementIdentify and recommend equipment, process, and capital improvements to reduce safety riskMonitor regulatory updates, industry best practices, and emerging safety technologiesChampion principles of human performance, learning‑based accountability, and just cultureQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in occupational safety, engineering, or a related technical field5+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial operationsProfessional safety certification (CSP, ASP, or equivalent) strongly preferredExpert knowledge of occupational safety regulations and consensus standardsProven ability to lead safety programs in a continuous, multi‑shift operating environmentStrong leadership, coaching, and communication skills across all organizational levelsDemonstrated experience using metrics, audits, and data to drive safety performancePreferredBackground in high‑hazard or process‑driven industrial environmentsExperience managing contractor safety and outage‑related riskStrong technical writing, presentation, and training development capabilitiesLeadership AttributesVisible and engaged safety leadershipCommitment to employee well‑beingAbility to build trust and influence at all levelsFocus on learning, accountability, and continuous improvementProven success embedding safety as a core organizational value