Factory Safety Manager
About The Position
The Factory Safety Manager supervises the overall safety, health, and security requirements for the Bloomfield factory. The role maintains workplace safety programs, coordinates employee safety training, and supports health and safety initiatives across the facility. The manager assists the SHE Pillar Committee and Federal and State Mine Inspectors with facility audits and inspections, and supports the development of a strong safety culture through employee engagement and communication. The position manages, facilitates, directs, and supports safety objectives to help ensure employees follow safety policies and procedures. The manager provides strategic guidance on health and safety policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The role evaluates safety performance, trends, and regulatory findings, drives corrective actions, maintains the Safety Management System, and oversees the ISO 45001 Safety Management System. It leads SHE Pillar Committee meetings and Emergency Response Team activities, safety inspections, investigations, training programs, and compliance activities, including MSHA Part 46 requirements. The position also oversees contractor, visitor, and truck driver safety and administers Workers’ Compensation loss-control activities and reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of professional safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment, plus at least 2 years of relevant leadership experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED equivalent and at least 7 years of such professional safety experience, plus at least 2 years of relevant leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance on facility health and safety policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Evaluate safety performance, trends, and regulatory findings to identify risks, drive corrective actions, and improve workplace safety.
- Maintain health and safety policies and procedures within the Safety Management System.
- Coordinate and lead SHE Pillar Committee meetings and Emergency Response Team activities, including program development, training, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain and monitor first aid and safety supplies, safety projects, and related programs.
- Accompany and assist with drug testing following on-the-job accidents, injuries, and illnesses, in accordance with policy.
- Direct facility safety inspections and compliance reviews and oversee health and safety programs, policies, procedures, and the ISO 45001 Safety Management System.
- Coordinate investigations and reporting related to workplace injuries and illnesses, general liability claims, and property or equipment incidents.
- Develop and deliver employee safety education and training, using internal and external resources as appropriate.
- Oversee the MSHA Part 46 Training Plan, including required training, documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance activities, and maintain it in accordance with 30 CFR 46 Federal Mine Standards.
- Ensure new hires and contractors receive required MSHA Part 46 and site-specific safety training and maintain training documentation.
- Ensure MSHA inspections, recordkeeping, and regulatory requirements are managed in accordance with applicable regulations and company policy.
- Oversee contractor, visitor, and truck driver activities to ensure compliance with facility safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Administer Workers’ Compensation loss-control activities and ensure required reporting is completed accurately and consistently.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Performance-based incentives
- A broad range of other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
