What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Z-Modular, LLC?
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
About the Role
As a Health and Safety Manager at Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in creating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This position requires strong leadership, decisive action, and excellent project management skills, offering the opportunity to directly influence safety culture and compliance at the facility.
You will collaborate with the facility’s management team, union/management Joint Health and Safety Committee, and the Corporate Health and Safety Director to ensure that all safety and health initiatives are executed effectively. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chandler, AZ.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in developing systems that protect people and improve operational outcomes.
- Provides leadership and coaching on all safety and health matters to the facility’s management team
- Manages incident investigations, Workers’ Compensation claims, and Early and Safe Return to Work initiatives
- Conducts inspections and audits to identify and address potential hazards
- Recommends and implements effective safeguarding controls to reduce risk
- Facilitates monthly Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings and ensures timely follow-up on action items
- Develops and leads safety training programs for orientation, equipment, material handling, and hazardous materials
- Creates and maintains Job Safety Analysis documentation for all facility positions
- Maintains comprehensive documentation related to incidents, risk assessments, and compliance
- Communicates progress and updates to the Director of Health and Safety using Basecamp, Intelex, and other tools
- Supports safety-related efforts across other Zekelman facilities as needed
- Monitors changes in legislation and ensures compliance with safety regulations
- 2–5 years of experience in Health and Safety, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Technical or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field, or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word; technologically savvy
- Exceptional project management and training facilitation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization
- Highly organized with strong documentation and compliance tracking abilities
- Experience in Workers’ Compensation claims management
- Able to work on-site regularly in a manufacturing/industrial environment
- Physically able to lift 60 lbs., climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull as part of regular job duties
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:
- Competitive Compensation
- Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Employee Loyalty Awards
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
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We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
