Safety & Environmental Manager

Pratt Industries • Macungie, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Full-time, salary-exempt position responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company and government regulations. The role requires leadership, the ability to conduct safety training at all levels, and a commitment to fostering a culture of safety within the plant. The position also serves as a liaison between the site and corporate for policy updates, safety issues, and environmental compliance. Environmental responsibilities may be incorporated after the initial safety responsibilities are fully established. Flexibility outside normal working hours is necessary for incident response.

Requirements

• Minimum two-year college degree; a four-year degree in Safety/Environmental or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum two years of safety management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes; write business reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with customers, employees, and outside officials.
• Able to read a tape measure accurately and calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; able to apply high-school math concepts.
• Able to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail).
• Working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
• May be required to maintain a current OSHA 10-hour course (minimum).
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in a Safety/Environmental or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee company-wide safety programs; lead safety inspections, meetings, and training sessions.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections, identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions, including inspections of valves, sprinkler and fire hydrant systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, AEDs, and eyewash stations, and oversight of the SDS program.
• Conduct new-hire safety orientation and ongoing employee training, including specialized programs such as Hearing Conservation, Haz-Com, LOTO, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift Safety, safety footwear, and First Responder Training.
• Provide employees with training and resources on safety practices, emergency preparedness, and compliance requirements.
• Report and investigate safety incidents, involve appropriate personnel, maintain documentation, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Develop and manage an incident response plan, with flexibility outside normal working hours as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory safety documentation, reports, and records, including OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 documentation.
• Complete first-response reporting to Corporate Workers Compensation; assist with workers' compensation claims, manage the light-duty program, and provide first aid when appropriate.
• Oversee fire protection systems, conduct inspections, and provide necessary training.
• Maintain Pest Control Program records.
• Serve as the site liaison with corporate regarding policy updates, safety issues, and environmental compliance; communicate with government agencies as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, FSA, prepaid legal, and identity theft coverage; benefit eligible within one month of hire
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• Wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire
• Nine paid holidays annually, with no waiting period
• Paid vacation days after six months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree