Manager Safety-1st Shift- RVI-Harmony

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