Health and Safety Manager

Carpenter•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Health and Safety Manager at its Richmond location, supporting both the Manufacturing Plant (2400 Richmond Highway) and Reinhart Technical Center (2600 Richmond Highway). The Health and Safety Manager will partner with Plant Operations, R&D, and leadership teams to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, implement preventative measures, investigate incidents, and deliver safety training. This position will report to the Industrial Hygiene Manager, with a dotted line report to the Plant General Manager and Director of Health and Safety. This role requires on-site attendance and is not eligible for remote work. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm (or 8:00am to 5:00pm as needed). The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000. Actual pay will depend on relevant background, qualifications, industry experience, and skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or science related field
5-10 years of health and safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or automotive environment
Direct experience with employee safety compliance, OSHA standards, safety management systems, industrial hygiene, electrical safety, chemical management, ergonomics, and risk assessment methodologies
Experience with incident investigation
Functional knowledge of Federal and State Safety/Health Laws (e.g. OSHA)
Ability to interact well with all levels of the organization and maintain strong relationships with peers and internal customers
Excellent communication and presentation skills, oral and written
Strong leadership, training, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (e.g. CSP, CIH, or CHMM) is preferred.
Experience managing Worker's Compensation claims is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and manage health and safety policies, procedures, and programs. This includes administration of day-to-day safety programs to contractors and visitors.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local regulations, and safety standards as outlined in the employee handbook
Conduct workplace risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits
Respond to and conduct incident investigations, including determining root causes, partnering with key players
Conduct safety orientation to newly hired employees and temporary staff
Manage the Worker's Compensation Program including reporting, claims administration with adjuster and documentation to ensure compliance with State WC Statutes.
Enforce safety rules, advise on course correction and administer disciplinary procedures
Monitor and report safety performance metrics, trends, and regulatory compliance
Support emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills
Consult and collaborate with manufacturing and R&D Leaders in the identification and resolution of safety issues in order to reduce operational risks.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve company safety objectives and zero-incident goals.
Oversee safety programs, including exposure monitoring for noise, chemicals, and ergonomic hazards
Develop and modify, as necessary, short and long-term plans for the continuous improvement of the safety program
Analyze facility procedures, process equipment and chemical properties to identify and proactively respond to potential hazards
Lead and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives
Research and develop safety training presentations and provide related training information to department managers.
Conduct inspections of manufacturing equipment, laboratories, pilot plants, and technical testing areas
Maintain regulatory records, permits, OSHA logs, and required documentation
Perform other duties as required to ensure sustainable compliance and continuous improvement in Health and Safety.