Safety Manager

Job Title: Safety Specialist/Manager

Type of Hire: Direct Hire

Location: Sheboygan, WI 53081

Pay Range: $80K - $100K

Relocation: Yes

Important Notes:

• Newly created role to provide the plant with a dedicated safety resource.
• Transitioning from a team approach to a dedicated safety owner focused on OSHA compliance.
• Recently filled the same role at another location and seeking similar qualifications.
• Strong track record in owning safety initiatives required.
• No degree required.
• Seeking candidates with strong interpersonal skills and leadership presence.
• Potential growth opportunity to replace the retiring Director of EH&S in 1-2 years.
• Equal management level as other plant leaders, fostering collaboration and support.
• Plant currently operates 2 shifts with 180 employees, with potential for a 3rd shift.

Must Haves:

• Demonstrated experience in safety leadership.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Experience in incident investigation and corrective actions.

Job Overview:

This role will drive continuous safety improvements through training, audits, and active engagement with plant employees. The Specialist will partner with the Corporate Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) team to execute safety programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Corporate EHS to implement safety programs and initiatives.
• Act as a safety resource, promoting a culture of safety through communication and training.
• Conduct safety audits, observations, and risk assessments.
• Manage the Observation Tracker and Safety Action Register.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide coaching on effective incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Ensure timely completion of incident documentation and corrective actions.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Maintain knowledge of safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, and PPE.
• Facilitate industrial hygiene monitoring and implement corrective actions if necessary.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Corporate EHS on safety management processes.
• Develop and conduct employee and supervisory safety training programs.
• Coordinate employee health services, including hearing conservation and respiratory protection.
• Promote operational safety and environmental compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide location-specific Environmental, Health, and Safety regulatory compliance.
• No direct reports.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong training facilitation skills.
• In-depth understanding of OSHA and ANSI compliance.

Working Conditions:

• Requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and standing.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to workplace hazards including moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, noise, and chemicals.
• Required use of safety equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, apron, and gloves when necessary.