Divisional Safety Manager - Metals Division

East Penn Manufacturing Company • Lyon Station, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

East Penn is seeking a Divisional Safety Manager for its Metals Division. This role is responsible for leading safety programs and initiatives to prevent injuries, control exposure to lead and other chemicals, and reinforce the Safety Management System (SMS). The manager will maintain a visible presence in facilities, mentor floor leadership, and act as a subject matter expert for safe work practices. This position reports to the Director of Health & Safety and works closely with Metals Division Operations leadership to integrate safety into daily operations and foster a strong safety culture. The hiring process may utilize AI tools for initial application review, but final hiring decisions are made by human teams. East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered.
• For a manager-level role, a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience, AND a minimum of 7 years of experience supporting the manufacturing, construction, mining, or utility industry.
• Relevant military training and experience are considered applicable.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations and policies.
• Familiar with concepts of incident prevention and energy-based safety.
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout to isolate hazardous energy sources.
• Experience with ISO 45001 standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to coach others and influence without direct authority.
• Experience authoring training content, safety procedures and/or work instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in dynamic work environments.
• Project management and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

• For a supervisor-level role, a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting the manufacturing, construction, mining, and/or utility industry.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training preferred.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g. ASP, CSP, PE, PMP).

Responsibilities

• Manage EHS programs, procedures, and reporting for the Metals Division, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and EPM standards.
• Develop and implement an incident prevention program, with emphasis on energy-based hazard recognition and preventing serious injuries (SIF).
• Identify hazards, risks, safeguards and controls.
• Coach employees and supervisors to reduce exposure to high-energy hazards.
• Support Industrial Hygiene efforts to reduce employee exposure to lead.
• Create and update processes and procedures in the Safety Management System (SMS), and support incorporation of safe work practices in work instructions.
• Support audits, asset protection, hazard communication, ergonomic evaluations, and other safety functions as needed.
• Champion the use of human and organizational performance (HOP) principles to reduce errors and prevent injuries.
• Assist with the development and delivery of training that targets high risk tasks.
• Investigate significant injuries and near misses, with emphasis on learning and continuous improvement.
• Implement or coordinate corrective actions.
• Act as the safety liaison to contractors and consultants.
• Monitor leading indicators and improve safety-related processes.
• Report to management on progress, trends, issues and emerging safety risks.
• Promote a positive safety culture by modeling safety leadership and presence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
• Annual bonus program for all

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager