Operations Safety Manager

Siemens•Wendell, NC

6d•$126,639 - $217,096•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Safety Manager leads and strengthens operational safety across all Electrification and Automation (EA) manufacturing plants. The role provides enterprise-level direction, governance, and hands-on support to plant leadership and local EHS teams, focusing on preventing injuries, reducing operational risk, and standardizing safe work practices throughout the EA plant network. The manager partners with plant managers, operations leaders, engineering, maintenance, People Partners, and EHS professionals to integrate safety into daily manufacturing operations, production planning, equipment changes, projects, and continuous improvement activities. The position is based in Wendell, North Carolina, with relocation assistance available. Regular travel of up to 25% among EA plant locations is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety, occupational safety, engineering, industrial technology, or a related field.
Eight or more years of experience in a technical EHS or operational safety role within manufacturing or industrial operations.
Five to eight years of experience leading safety programs, projects, or teams across functions or locations.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.
Experience recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to influence plant and operations leaders without relying solely on direct authority.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including developing clear procedures, presenting to leadership, and translating technical risk into practical actions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and build alignment across geographically dispersed sites.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to EA manufacturing plants and attend EHS meetings or conferences as required.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or comparable professional certification.
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites or leading safety standardization across a plant network.
Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and integrated management systems.
Experience with machine safety, electrical safety, ergonomics, incident investigation, risk assessment, and operational excellence methods.
Demonstrated success using data, leading indicators, and continuous improvement methods to reduce operational risk.

Responsibilities

Champion a Zero Harm culture across EA plants to protect employees, contractors, visitors, and customers.
Provide operational safety leadership and technical support to Trayer, San Antonio, Heber Springs, Wendell, PACS, FORGE, and SieSAW.
Develop and execute a multi-site operational safety strategy aligned with EA business priorities, manufacturing risks, and EHS objectives.
Establish, standardize, and continuously improve safe work practices across EA manufacturing operations.
Partner with plant leaders and local EHS teams to identify high-risk operations and implement engineering, administrative, and work-practice controls.
Lead or support risk assessments for production processes, machinery, material handling, electrical work, maintenance, fabrication, assembly, testing, and other plant operations.
Support safety-by-design for new equipment, production lines, facility modifications, capital projects, and operational changes.
Strengthen machine safety, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, material handling, ergonomics, contractor safety, and powered industrial truck safety programs.
Lead or support serious incident and high-potential near-miss investigations, identify systemic causes, and ensure corrective actions are effective and shared across the plant network.
Develop common safety metrics, dashboards, and review routines to identify trends, prioritize risk reduction, and improve accountability.
Facilitate cross-site learning by sharing lessons learned, effective controls, and operational safety best practices.
Conduct site assessments, audits, and field observations; communicate findings and support timely corrective-action closure.
Coach and provide technical guidance to operations leaders, supervisors, employees, and EHS professionals on operational safety and regulatory requirements.
Support consistent safety training, competency development, and leadership engagement across EA plants.
Maintain knowledge of applicable OSHA requirements, Siemens standards, and recognized industry practices.
Collaborate with regional and U.S. EHS specialists and other Siemens EHS teams as required.
Travel regularly, up to 25%, among EA plant locations to maintain field visibility and support site needs.