Corporate Safety Manager

We are seeking a Corporate Safety Manager for our team. How will you play an integral role? The Corporate Safety Manager provides leadership and guidance to the organization in health, safety, risk management, ADA, Workers Compensation, and OSHA compliance while enhancing the safety culture and awareness to drive safety performance. What is essential for success? Project Management & Organization – Effectively manages multiple projects, deadlines, events, and priorities with initiative and reliability in a fast-paced environment. Effective Leader –Influences leaders and team members at all levels to prioritize safety, compliance, and continuous improvement by fostering a collaborative environment built on trust, respect, and accountability. Communicator – Ability to connect and lead through clear, effective communication, including mentoring, developing, and motivating others. Demonstrates a high level of collaboration across diverse teams, functions, and locations. Confidentiality & Professional Integrity – Effectively maintain confidential and sensitive information and data with discretion, professionalism, and strong judgment. High Attention to Detail – Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all safety-health related programs, documentation, and reporting. Analytical Skillset – Ability to analyze safety, operational, and compliance data to identify trends, mitigate risk, and drive continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, plan, implement, and evaluate safety and health programs & procedures, which meet or exceed all government compliance requirements while holding employees accountable for safety Consult with employees and managers to reduce hazards and associated risks within the organization while reducing the work-related injury and illness cost incurred Deliver oversight of the worker’s compensation program to ensure claims processing and closure occur within a timely manner. Represent the organization at mediations, and hearings as necessary Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, and regulatory changes of HR, OSHA, ADA, and EEOC policies/programs Develop benchmarks, metrics and success indicators for the corporation’s safety performance Create and deliver training materials and safety communications to drive safety awareness and improvements Serve as an advisor to management and employees for safety and health concerns while providing guidance for remediation and resolution Administer safety and housekeeping inspections at each plant location, recommend improvement plans, and provide reporting matrix Has oversight and accountability for evaluating and approving the safety of new equipment and chemicals before entering the work environment to ensure safety and health risk are eliminated or minimized with controls Consult with outside counsel as needed for complex safety, OSHA, ADA and Worker’s Compensation matters Are you qualified for the position? Education Bachelor's degree in safety and health fields preferred Experience 5+ years related job experience required Thorough knowledge of safety and health laws and regulations required Safety management position in a manufacturing and/or production environment strongly preferred Strong knowledge of managing safety data sheets to ensure compliance Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Have we mentioned our impressive benefits? Competitive compensation Generous vacation & paid holidays Flexible work options Comprehensive medical & health benefits Life Insurance 401(k) with company match & more! About Us Become part of the UNIFI® team and help change the world. UNIFI is at the forefront of textile manufacturing innovation and fiber science. We are the people behind REPREVE®, the world’s leading brand of recycled fiber. We help major fashion, sports, homeware, and automotive brands make cutting-edge sustainable products. Learn more about what makes Unifi special and how you can start making a difference today. Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. No immigration sponsorship is available for this role. Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check, work history review, and drug screening.