Manufacturing Safety Manager
About The Position
Baker Group is creating a dedicated Manufacturing Safety Manager position to support our Offsite Manufacturing operations in Altoona, Iowa. This role will be the primary safety leader supporting multiple manufacturing buildings engaged in mechanical, electrical, and sheet metal fabrication operations. This position reports directly to the Corporate Safety Director and serves as the safety partner to manufacturing leadership. This is a hands-on manufacturing safety leadership position focused on building a strong safety culture, reducing risk, ensuring OSHA compliance, and supporting operational excellence throughout our manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will be highly visible on the production floor, work closely with supervisors and employees, and drive proactive safety improvements rather than simply manage compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of manufacturing, industrial, or EHS experience.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards.
- Experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
- Experience supporting ISO 9001 or similar management systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify hazards and assess risk.
- Sound decision-making under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to influence and coach employees at all organizational levels
Nice To Haves
- CSP or ASP certification is highly desired.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred
Responsibilities
- OSHA General Industry (1910) compliance
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments
- Facility safety audits and inspections
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program management
- Machine guarding compliance
- Forklift and powered industrial truck safety
- Crane and rigging safety
- Environmental compliance support
- Hazard recognition and corrective action management
- Safety leadership and employee engagement
- Continuous improvement and ISO 9001 support
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Trainer on safety training
- Prepare, maintain and manage all required safety documentation for offsite manufacturing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
