Safety Manager

Overview

This position ensures regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant agencies, while promoting a strong organizational safety culture. Key responsibilities include managing compliance programs, training employees, handling incident reporting, and supervising safety personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, EPA, and related regulatory requirements.
• Manage OSHA-required programs including hazard communication, respiratory protection, emergency response, and reporting obligations.
• Conduct annual compliance reporting and maintain thorough documentation.

2. Safety Program Management

• Lead plant-wide safety initiatives to ensure employee and community safety.
• Regularly update and maintain emergency response and safety plans.
• Supervise the selection, procurement, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

3. Training & Development

• Develop, administer, and track safety training programs (confined space entry, hot work, AED/CPR, first aid, and other required programs).
• Conduct routine training sessions and ensure timely compliance and participation across shifts.

4. Incident Investigation & Corrective Action

• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses thoroughly and objectively.
• Develop and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

5. Audits & Inspections

• Regularly conduct comprehensive safety inspections and audits.
• Oversee plant medical surveillance programs (annual physicals, drug testing, pre-employment screening).

6. Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Supervise safety department personnel, ensuring effective performance management.
• Continually evaluate safety programs and procedures, recommending improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years' safety management experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing or similar industries.
• Expertise in OSHA and EPA regulations and compliance reporting.
• Proven leadership experience supervising employees and managing safety programs.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste management strongly preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• Experience administering and tracking training through Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred.

Performance Expectations:

• Maintain 100% compliance with all OSHA and EPA regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure completion of all required employee safety training within specified deadlines.
• Achieve zero lost-time incidents and minimize reportable incidents.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections per established schedules.
• Demonstrate measurable improvements in safety culture and employee awareness year-over-year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Calvert City, KY 42029 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Calvert City, KY 42029: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000