Safety Manager

Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Manager implements and maintains safety and environmental programs to promote a safe workplace and regulatory compliance at a manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role that spends approximately 90% of its time on the production floor. The position works with plant leadership and employees to identify and address safety exposures, improve safety performance, and keep the facility informed of regulatory changes. It also coordinates with the Corporate Safety Manager and serves as the primary interface with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state agencies for compliance and enforcement matters. The role is based at 3333 Holly Hall St, Houston, TX 77021. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility required to assist the night shift and work swing shifts as needed. Benefits start on the first day, and the role participates in monthly production incentive bonus opportunities based on team performance.

Requirements

Degree in Safety or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience.
2–3 years of experience as a safety professional, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing environmental health and safety programs in a manufacturing or heavy industrial plant environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead behavioral change and drive results in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in a cross-functional, dynamic, collaborative environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player and train other employees effectively.
Must be hands-on and comfortable working on the plant floor.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 certification.
Experience with DOT and driver safety programs.
Experience working with quality systems.

Responsibilities

Implement safety programs and promote best-practice programs across Trulite locations.
Prepare reports to support compliance with federal EPA standards and state environmental regulations, including air permitting and hazardous waste requirements.
Track and report workers’ compensation issues and develop programs to reduce incident rates.
Conduct training to support OSHA compliance and improve safety awareness.
Work with branch and plant managers and supervisors to identify and correct exposures.
Maintain OSHA logs and required records.
Develop and deliver safety education programs for supervisors and other employees.
Conduct facility safety assessments and develop corrective action plans for audits, citations, and notices of violation.
Inform the plant about regulatory changes affecting operations.
Prepare timely and accurate government and company safety and environmental reports.
Serve as the primary interface with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state agencies for compliance and enforcement actions.
Maintain safety and environmental metrics, statistics, records, injury reporting, and recordkeeping systems.
Maintain compliant safety policies and establish effective safety guidelines.
Lead plant safety-awareness and incentive programs and communicate safety information through articles, newsletters, signage, and other channels.
Participate in assessments of new equipment and processes and address safety issues.
Maintain the MSDS system and ensure new materials and products have appropriate MSDS sheets and training.
Analyze equipment and processes and recommend improvements to enhance safety and prevent accidents.
Coordinate purchasing of safety equipment, including PPE.
Coordinate with the Corporate Safety Manager on health and safety matters.
Maintain EH&S records, including industrial hygiene and noise testing.
Schedule and coordinate regular hazard assessments and safety audits with the Safety Team.
Coordinate the emergency response and first aid system.