Safety Manager

Leslie's•Cahokia, IL

19d•$90,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Safety Manager oversees all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs within Stellar Manufacturing’s facility. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, reduces workplace risks, and builds a proactive safety culture. The Safety Manager partners closely with operations, maintenance, HR, and leadership to improve safety performance continuously. The position leads safety strategy and initiatives, manages the facility’s EHS management system, and develops standardized processes for chemical handling, equipment safety, incident reporting, and corrective actions. It also oversees contractor and supplier safety, investigations, employee training, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness. The role directly supervises employees in the Safety department and carries out related management responsibilities. The listed base salary range is $90,000–$135,000. Compensation within the range depends on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, and skills, as well as internal equity and market data.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of oxidizer chemistry and acid-base reactions for chemical safety.
Proficiency in statistical and quantitative analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with document control systems.
Demonstrated ability to implement systems and processes within an organization.
Direct experience working with employees, customers, or external partners on safety-related issues.
Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks.
Versatility, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working amid shifting priorities.
Three to five or more years of experience in manufacturing safety or EHS roles.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard control methods, and industrial safety best practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence teams and drive safety initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Familiarity with SAP or similar systems is a plus.
Professional certifications such as CSP, CHMM, or OSHA 30 are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and integrate a comprehensive safety strategy that embeds safe behaviors, hazard awareness, and accountability into the company culture.
Lead programmatic, observational, and behavioral safety initiatives through cross-functional collaboration.
Oversee development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the facility’s EHS management system; align it with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and company requirements.
Manage safety documentation, policies, procedures, compliance reporting, and safety metrics.
Work toward achieving ISO 45001 certification for the safety management system and ISO 14001 environmental certification.
Develop and maintain standardized safety processes, including SOPs, hazard assessments, chemical handling protocols, equipment safety procedures, lockout/tagout, incident reporting, and corrective-action systems.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, and maintenance on process safety and standardization.
Ensure contractors and suppliers follow facility safety requirements; oversee contractor onboarding, job hazard analyses, and compliance with site safety rules.
Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; conduct root-cause analyses, develop corrective actions, verify implementation, maintain incident records, and communicate findings.
Deliver and coordinate safety training, including onboarding, annual refreshers, chemical safety, PPE, emergency response, and equipment-specific training.
Promote employee involvement through safety committees, audits, and recognition programs.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory bodies; prepare for inspections, maintain required documentation, and manage corrective actions.
Maintain emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and spill response protocols; coordinate with local authorities and conduct drills.
Partner with managers, supervisors, and associates to identify risks, develop measurement systems, and implement continuous improvement methods.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Directly supervise Safety department employees and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Interview, hire, train, plan and assign work, evaluate performance, reward and discipline employees, and resolve employee concerns.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plan options.
Health savings account when enrolled in the high-deductible health plan option.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Earned Wage access, allowing early access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
Product discounts at Leslie’s retail stores.