Job Details:

Summary:
This position provides safety leadership and strategic direction by leading the plant’s continuous safety improvement initiatives. As a key member of the Plant Management Team, the role supports and advises site leadership on the Safety Management System and drives efforts to create a sustainable, safe, and healthy work environment.

Responsibilities include developing and executing a proactive safety strategy; contributing to the plant’s safety vision through the enhancement of existing programs and implementation of new initiatives; and actively working to prevent and reduce safety, health, and medical incidents. This role also fosters a strong safety culture aligned with company values and serves as a change agent to promote best practices across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct and manage site safety programs
Recommend and implement initiatives to minimize workplace incidents and associated losses
Monitor and measure program effectiveness
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company ergonomic programs
Inspect machinery, equipment, and working conditions to ensure regulatory compliance
Maintain OSHA documentation and support records
Accompany OSHA inspectors during site visits
Conduct regular facility audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Identify potential compliance issues and recommend corrective actions
Analyze incident data to identify trends and implement preventive measures
Communicate safety policies and procedural updates to leadership and staff
Ensure all safety policies and procedures are reviewed and updated annually or as required

Additional duties include conducting safety audits and field inspections; taking immediate corrective action when necessary; delivering training on topics such as ergonomics, emergency response, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment; and investigating all safety-related incidents, completing required reports for insurance, risk management, and corporate safety.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in environmental health, safety, or sustainability management preferred; strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard communication, accident investigation, and safety training methods; familiarity with PSM and RMP practices preferred
Computer Skills: Proficiency in standard computer applications
Communication Skills: Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences

Special Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, technical procedures, and government regulations; strong written communication skills required.

Work Environment & Schedule:

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or as needed
Work Conditions: Exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments; may include dusty conditions, strong odors, and other typical plant-related environmental factors
Frequent internal safety audits are conducted

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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