Safety Manager

About This Role

The Safety Manager oversees all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, reduces workplace risks, and builds a proactive safety culture. The Safety Manager partners closely with operations, maintenance, HR, and leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate a comprehensive safety strategy that embeds safe behaviors, hazard awareness, and accountability into the Stellar Manufacturing culture
• Lead programmatic, observational, and behavioral safety initiatives through cross-functional collaboration
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility’s EHS management system
• Ensure alignment with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and company requirements
• Manage safety documentation, policies, procedures, and compliance reporting
• Establish and track safety metrics that support behavioral and regulatory goals
• Achieve ISO45001 for SMS and 14001 for environmental certification
• Develop and maintain standardized safety processes, including SOPs, hazard assessments, chemical handling protocols, equipment safety procedures, lockout/tagout, incident reporting, and corrective action systems
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and maintenance
• Ensure contractors and suppliers adhere to facility safety requirements
• Oversee contractor onboarding, job hazard analyses, and compliance with site safety rules
• Partner with supply chain and external partners to maintain consistent safety expectations
• Lead investigations for accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions
• Conduct root-cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and verify implementation
• Maintain accurate incident records and communicate findings across the organization
• Deliver and coordinate safety training programs, including onboarding, annual refreshers, chemical safety, PPE use, emergency response, and equipment-specific training
• Promote employee involvement through safety committees, audits, and recognition programs
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies
• Prepare for inspections, maintain required documentation, and manage corrective actions
• Maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, spill response protocols, and coordination with local authorities
• Conduct drills and ensure readiness
• Partner with managers, supervisors, and associates to identify safety risks, develop measurement systems, and implement continuous improvement methodologies
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management