Manager, Health & Safety

Knauf Insulation • Albion, MI

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About The Position

We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Health and Safety professional to lead our plant’s safety initiatives. In this role, you’ll provide leadership, direction, and expertise to ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations while driving best practices to improve operations. You’ll be the go-to expert for all things health and safety, making a tangible difference in the lives of our employees and the success of our plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering, Business or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with occupational health and safety regulations and 5 years in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in OSHA regulations, industrial hygiene, and hazard communication.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to educate, motivate, and inspire others in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and project management.
• Self-drive and, goal-oriented with the ability to travel up to 10%.
• Understands the business and makes decisions to navigate it successfully.
• Has the potential to grow knowledge and expertise.
• Understands market trends and competitive dynamics.
• Navigates complex business environments and creates strategies to reach company goals.
• Envisions future scenarios and makes decisions that align with the company’s overall objectives.
• Prioritizes and adapts to meet goals and execute strategic action plans.
• Develops practical solutions to solve problems.
• Handles unexpected or challenging situations in an effective way.
• Determines the source of an issue and comes to a viable solution.
• Gathers, collects, and analyzes data and forms connections and makes decisions.
• Sees problems or scenarios from different perspectives.
• Guides team, making pivotal decisions, and fostering a productive work environment.
• Inspires and motivates employees, improves team performance, and ensures alignment with the company’s vision, values, and goals.
• Leads change by creating plans, managing resistance, and communicating the need for change.
• Articulates ideas, collaborates with others, and facilitates clear and concise exchanges of information.
• Builds relationships.
• M anages conflicts .
• has a basic understanding and uses financial data to make informed decisions.
• Has the potential to grow knowledge and expertise.
• Understands financial concepts and processes and makes informed decisions to maximize profits and decrease loss .
• Understands financial performance metrics such as EBITDA.
• Analyzes and interprets relevant financial reports and statements.
• Prepares, implements, and manages budgets and make informed financial decisions.
• Manages financial indicators.
• Determines if cost or investments are worth pursuing and influences approval based on the benefits it would bring the plant and company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead health and safety training programs and audits to empower our workforce.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and serve as the primary contact during inspections and investigations.
• Collaborate with HR to manage Workers’ Compensation cases and ensure timely reporting and documentation.
• Oversee accident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• Provide actionable insights and performance metrics to management to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date health and safety programs, records, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with the Environmental team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Manage industrial hygiene programs, PPE standards, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) compliance.
• Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!
• Growth opportunities available!

What This Job Offers

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