Safety Manager

Role: The Safety Manager is crucial for fostering a health and safety culture among all personnel. This role ensures a safe, accident-free work environment through effective management of company-wide safety and training programs. This position involves a comprehensive approach to safety, encompassing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety protocols and training initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage safety and training programs to ensure employee safety, minimize workers' compensation liability, and comply with corporate and OSHA requirements.
• Oversee all safety programs and regulatory plans.
• Lead safety training modules, hands-on demonstrations, and verification/testing of equipment use, monitoring training effectiveness.
• Lead the plant Safety team, conduct monthly meetings, and track metrics.
• Manage daily safety efforts, perform investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Create job-specific instructional programs for plant personnel.
• Develop and coordinate training curriculum for plant personnel.
• Perform compliance self-audits and support external audits as needed.
• Ensure timely reporting and management of work-related illness or injury claims.
• Assist with environmental regulatory compliance for the facility.

Requirements:

• Strong foundation in safety, workers' compensation, and training.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Effective leadership and influencing skills.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Solid business knowledge and judgment.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule as necessary.