SAFETY AND FACILITIES MANAGER-ONSITE

Schneider Packaging Equipment•Brewerton, NY

just now•Onsite

About The Position

At Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, Inc. (“Schneider”), innovation starts with the consumer, driving success in developing real-world solutions for automating the supply of life’s products. With over 50 years of industry problem-solving in end-of-line automation, Schneider is a leading manufacturer of case packing and robotic palletizing solutions, headquartered in Upstate New York. They design state-of-the-art machinery for various industries including food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, personal care, plastics, and paper. Schneider is now part of the Pacteon family of companies, which provides one source for best-in-class automation focused on end-of-line packaging solutions, offering a broad range of robotic and non-robotic equipment and seamless integration across portfolio companies. The Safety and Facilities Manager is responsible for all aspects of facilities and building operations, ensuring sites are safe, clean, functional, and compliant with applicable health and safety requirements. This role balances hands-on physical upkeep (HVAC, electrical, grounds, and general maintenance) with proactive safety management (training, inspections, incident response, and regulatory compliance) to protect employees and reduce organizational risk. The manager develops, implements, and enforces safety policies and procedures to prevent incidents and ensure compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
2-5+ years in facilities management, maintenance, or safety management
Valid NYS driver’s license required
Current fork truck license, with a safe record, or ability to acquire one internally
Must be able to be certified for powered industrial truck operation
Ability to plan, schedule, train, check and evaluate work
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), and other safety regulations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering or related field preferred
Short-term trades and/or technical training desired
CPR/First Aid certification
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day facility operations including cleaning, alarm systems, and maintenance of interior and exterior areas; perform regular inspections to ensure facilities remain in good condition.
Coordinate and/or perform trash removal, snow removal, and hazardous waste handling and disposal in accordance with applicable requirements.
Coordinate maintenance and inspection readiness of company vehicles, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules; track work orders, inspections, and corrective actions to support reliability and uptime.
Manage facility upgrade and expansion projects from scope through closeout, including planning, scheduling, contractor coordination, and quality verification.
Ensure projects meet applicable code, permit, and safety requirements; maintain project documentation (quotes, approvals, as-builts, warranties) and coordinate turnover to operations.
Develop, implement, and monitor Pacteon’s safety and health programs to ensure workplace compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety and environmental requirements.
Maintain accurate safety documentation and records (inspections, corrective actions, SDS, logs, and training files) to support audits, insurance, and regulatory reporting.
Manage the safety training program and ensure required training is completed, documented, and kept current.
Identify workplace hazards and implement risk-reduction measures, including creating, updating, and maintaining Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Conduct routine safety inspections and tours; communicate findings, drive timely corrective actions, and verify closure.
Lead incident and near-miss reporting and investigations; perform root-cause analysis, recommend corrective actions, and support workers’ compensation and insurance claims as needed.
Support emergency preparedness efforts including evacuation plans, fire prevention activities, drills, and post-drill reviews.
Schedule repairs and preventive maintenance; coordinate with internal stakeholders and outside contractors as needed.
Manage onsite contractors and vendors, including onboarding, safety orientation, site rules, and performance/quality expectations.
Collaborate with leadership on budgets for facility repairs, improvements, and capital projects; help prioritize work based on risk, compliance needs, and business impact.
Obtain quotes and support purchasing of parts and services (as applicable); manage basic service contracts and maintain vendor contact information and records.
Promote a strong safety culture through regular safety meetings, visible leadership, safety communications, and employee engagement.
Lead the safety committee and coordinate safety activities (e.g., communications, inspections support, and drills) to reinforce compliance and continuous improvement.
Travel to Pacteon sites as needed to review, train, and support safety policies, processes, and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.