Director - Product Safety

Job Description

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool, we believe our people and culture are the keys to our success. We are committed to empowering employees with the resources and opportunities to redefine the industry. With a fast-paced, innovative environment, we foster growth, development, and excellence in every aspect of our operations. Join us to lead the transformation of power tools manufacturing on a global scale.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team

The Director of Product Safety will oversee pre-sale product safety functions for Milwaukee Tool's product development process. This position would be U.S.-based with occasional travel to one of our locations globally, including (but not limited to) PRC, Vietnam, or Mexico. You will drive operational excellence, implement world-class product safety strategies, and build high-performing teams that support Milwaukee Tool's ambitious growth.

You’ll Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a product safety strategy that delivers best-in-class product safety and regulatory compliance.
• Establish product safety analysis strategies and procedures to support global business growth and customer requirements effectively and efficiently.
• Build and maintain a safety culture rooted in Milwaukee Tool’s core values, fostering open communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and addressing gaps in processes, systems, and technologies.
• Collaborate with New Product Development teams to ensure seamless integration of product safety and regulatory compliance for global product launches.
• Lead the development and mentoring of high-energy, talented product safety teams.
• Monitor, analyze, and report product safety performance.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including engineering and product management, to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Other Duties as assigned.
  
  

The TOOLS You’ll Bring With You

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive management experience in product safety and regulatory compliance, preferably related to power tools, battery-operated products, or appliances, including exposure to global compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment techniques (e.g fault tree analysis, hazard analysis), global regulatory compliance (e.g. IEC based standards), and continuous improvement strategies.
• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills essential to professional communication.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to prioritize and articulate high-impact initiatives.
• Show an emphasis on and adherence to schedule and attention to detail.
  
  

Other TOOLS We Prefer You To Have

• Familiar with OSHA General Industry and Construction regulations.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, as necessary.
• High interest in Power Tools and tools of the trade.
  
  

We Provide These Great Perks And Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
  
  

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.