This Safety Manager role is responsible for building, sustaining, and continuously advancing a proactive safety culture. It involves leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of site safety systems, programs, training, emergency preparedness, incident response, and risk reduction efforts. The manager partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and HR to embed safety ownership and compliance into daily practices.
Responsibilities
Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert and cultural leader for occupational safety, health, and risk prevention
Translate leadership priorities into practical, site-level safety expectations aligned with company values and business goals
Partner with leadership to reinforce safety as a core value
Champion a “prevent before it happens” mindset consistent with OSHA Recommended Practices and Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) principles
Lead cross-functional safety governance through regular safety committee meetings, leadership reviews, and structured follow-up on site risks and improvement priorities
Exercise authority to intervene, stop work, and escalate conditions that present unacceptable risk to people, property, or operations
Maintain a consistent and visible presence on the production floor, reinforcing safe behaviors through observation, coaching, and real-time feedback
Partner with supervisors to integrate safety into daily operations, including job hazard analyses and pre-task planning
Promote employee engagement by encouraging participation in safety conversations, observations, and improvement efforts
Lead job safety analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and hazard identification processes across all operations
Own and maintain site safety programs including, as applicable, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hazard communication, PPE, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, hearing conservation, and other regulatory or site-critical programs
Ensure risks are clearly identified and corrective actions are implemented, assigned, monitored, verified for effectiveness, and sustained
Drive use of proactive tools such as near-miss reporting, safety observations, and leading indicator tracking
Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations to review new equipment, process changes, and facility modifications to ensure risks are identified and controlled before implementation
Ensure all incidents are investigated promptly using structured root cause analysis focused on system improvement
Establish clear expectations for investigation timelines, corrective action ownership, due dates, and completion
Analyze incident trends and communicate lessons learned to drive improvement across the organization
Partner with HR and operations on workers’ compensation case management, post-injury follow-up, and return-to-work planning to reduce repeat injuries and lost time
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Monitor and analyze safety performance metrics, including TRIR, DART, near misses, and leading indicators
Provide regular reporting to leadership and use data to guide decisions and improvement efforts
Identify trends and recommend actions that reduce risk and improve overall safety performance
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
Maintain accurate OSHA logs, reporting, training records, inspection documentation, and other required compliance records
Serve as the primary contact for OSHA, insurance carriers, auditors, and regulatory agencies
Support site readiness for inspections and audits
Lead emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response coordination for fire, medical, severe weather, chemical spill, and other site emergencies
Establish and maintain contractor and visitor safety requirements, including onboarding, permit controls, PPE expectations, and site compliance
Oversee the development and delivery of safety training programs that are practical and aligned to job risks
Coach leaders and employees on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and accountability
Reinforce employee ownership of safety through participation, reporting, and stop-work authority
Reduce recordable injury rates through measurable improvement in leading indicators such as near-miss reporting, corrective action closure, and safety training completion
Establish consistent job hazard analysis coverage across all production processes and high-risk tasks
Achieve timely closure of corrective actions with clear ownership, due dates, and verification of effectiveness
Maintain emergency preparedness readiness through regular drills, documented response plans, and follow-up on identified gaps
Improve audit readiness and compliance performance through disciplined documentation, program reviews, and leader accountability
Requirements
7+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge and understanding of maintenance systems, equipment reliability programs, maintenance reporting, work order management, and equipment performance tracking
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive safety culture improvement
Experience leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action management, and regulatory compliance programs
Experience developing training programs, conducting audits, and leading risk assessments in an industrial setting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with EHS management systems, LMS platforms, and data tracking tools
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field
OSHA 30, First Aid / CPR, and professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or OHST
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company 401-K with match
PTO
Important Details
Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F, and off shift hours as needed for training or meetings
Physical and Mental Demands
Regular presence on the manufacturing floor
Ability to observe work activities, move throughout the facility, and respond to dynamic production environments
May occasionally lift up to 30–50 lbs.
Working Environment
Manufacturing environment with moving equipment, variable temperatures, and potential exposure to noise, dust, and other industrial hazards requiring appropriate PPE
About the Company
Our client is a manufacturer of desks, tables, workstations, storage, and seating solutions for industries that include industrial, educational, commercial, healthcare, and food service companies.
