Safety Manager

Job Title: Safety Manager 

Reports To: VP of Human Resources

Job Purpose

The Safety Manager supports day-to-day EHS compliance, training, hazard identification, corrective actions, and safe work practices in a manufacturing environment. This position partners with plant leadership, production supervisors, maintenance teams, and employees to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations, promote environmental stewardship, drive continuous improvement, and build a proactive safety culture across all facilities. 

Authority Statement

The Job Title listed empowers the Incumbent with the authority to execute all duties and responsibilities listed below. In the event of a conflict of authority, the Incumbent shall elevate to direct supervisor for resolution.

Additional Manufacturing-Focused Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership, production supervisors, and maintenance personnel to ensure EHS objectives are integrated into daily manufacturing operations and business goals.
• Support manufacturing operations by identifying and mitigating safety risks associated with production processes, equipment, materials, and employee work practices.
• Participate in production meetings, facility improvement initiatives, and capital projects to ensure EHS requirements are incorporated during planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to support machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout compliance, ergonomics, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor workplace conditions on the production floor and provide recommendations that improve employee safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Assist facility leadership in driving continuous improvement initiatives related to safety performance, incident reduction, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs of manufacturing areas to identify hazards, verify compliance with EHS standards, and support corrective action implementation.

• Support new equipment installations, process changes, and manufacturing expansions by evaluating EHS risks and recommending appropriate controls.

• Provide EHS support for multiple shifts and work schedules as necessary to ensure consistency in safety expectations and compliance across the workforce.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Operations leadership on employee engagement initiatives, safety recognition programs, and EHS training efforts. These additions will position the role as a true business partner to operations rather than solely a compliance-focused EHS function, aligning it more closely with modern manufacturing organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment. Experience supporting multiple facilities is preferred. 
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, and safety management systems. 
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with plant leadership, production supervisors, maintenance teams, and employees to achieve EHS and operational objectives.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, including machine safety, lockout/tagout, hazard identification, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to deliver training and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative member of cross-functional manufacturing and leadership teams. 
• Professional EHS certifications such as ASP, CSP, OHST, CHMM, or related credentials are preferred.

Working Conditions*

Stationary work and movement throughout the facility to access files, chambers, office machinery, etc. Works at a desk and a computer screen for extended periods of time. Employee must be able to manually enter data into the computer system and understand the screen and images that appear. Frequently lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. Use of hands to hold, lift and handle materials. Occasional climbing, bending and squatting. Periodic travel will be involved. When traveling, significant portions of travel time (both car and air) may involve extended sedentary periods. Subject to weather and adverse driving conditions when outside. 

Direct Reports Yes or No

FLSA: Exempt or Non-exempt 

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions*