Manager, Safety

DigiKey•Thief River Falls, MN

1d•$86,400 - $118,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive occupational health and safety programs across the organization to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA), and all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations. This role partners closely with executive leadership, facilities management, HR, and operations teams to foster a proactive safety culture, reduce risk, and protect employees, contractors, and company assets. This is considered an essential onsite role, which requires regular onsite attendance.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in safety management, occupational health, environmental health & safety, or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive safety or related experience in a large corporate or multi-site environment
Strong working knowledge of OSHA and MNOSHA regulations
Proven experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, and compliance reporting
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Must demonstrate the following behavioral competencies:
Thorough understanding of DigiKey processes and procedures
Strong presentation skills for a variety of audiences, including senior management
Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and lead without direct authority
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Proficiency with safety management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience working in industrial safety
Bachelor’s degree in safety management, occupational health, environmental health & safety, or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
Professional certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial operations
Experience managing safety programs across multiple locations or states
Familiarity with environmental compliance and risk management programs

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide safety policies, procedures, and training programs
Ensure compliance with OSHA, MNOSHA, and applicable local and state regulations
Lead safety initiatives that align with corporate goals, operational needs, and industry best practices
Promote a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, communication, and accountability
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all facilities
Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions
Manage regulatory reporting, including OSHA logs (300/300A/301), incident tracking, and compliance documentation
Lead investigations of workplace injuries, near misses, property damage, and serious incidents
Determine root causes and develop corrective action plans
Track and analyze incident trends and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Assist HR with workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work programs
Develop and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors, and leadership
Ensure required safety certifications and training records are maintained
Communicate safety expectations clearly and consistently across all levels of the organization
Support standups, safety meetings, new employee onboarding, and leadership safety walkthroughs
Partner with operations, HR, legal, and risk management teams to integrate safety into business processes
Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and managers on safety responsibilities
Support safety committees, corporate certification team, and cross-functional safety initiatives
Lead the recruiting, training, supervising and job performance of safety team direct reports
Seeking and providing feedback on employee safety suggestions and concerns
May travel - domestically and internationally as needed|requested
Other duties as assigned including but not limited to possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations per business need and management request