Health & Safety Manager- Industrial
JGM•Coatesville, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
JGM Fabricators & Constructors is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead and elevate safety across our structural steel fabrication operations. This is a hands-on, floor-driven leadership role focused on building a proactive safety culture—not just enforcing compliance. If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and have credibility with welders, operators, and field teams, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.
Requirements
- 5+ years of safety experience in a manufacturing, heavy industry or industrial construction environment required
- Structural steel fabrication highly preferred
- Proven ability to work hands-on in a shop environment
- Strong understanding of Welding processes (FCAW, GMAW, SMAW preferred)
- Strong understanding of Overhead cranes, rigging, and material handling
- Strong understanding of Heavy plate fabrication and industrial equipment
- OSHA 30 (General Industry or Construction) required
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the organization
- Analytical mindset with a focus on root cause and prevention
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
Nice To Haves
- CHST or ASP preferred
- First Aid / CPR / AED preferred
- Fall Protection Competent Person preferred
- Confined Space Training preferred
- LOTO Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Champion JGM’s HOME Safety Culture: Home Safe Every Day, Own Your Safety, Mindful of Hazards, Everyone is Responsible
- Maintain a visible, on-the-floor presence engaging directly with shop teams
- Lead behavior-based safety initiatives that drive accountability at all levels
- Develop, implement, and enforce safety programs including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, Fall Protection, PPE compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations
- Partner with Operations and the Training Specialist to integrate safety into daily workflows
- Deliver hands-on training for fabrication teams
- Support onboarding and ongoing safety education initiatives
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Track and report key safety metrics (TRIR, near misses, leading indicators)
- Identify trends and implement corrective actions
- Conduct regular safety audits and inspections
- Improve processes related to: Rigging and crane operations, Welding and fabrication safety, Material handling and heavy equipment use
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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