Safety Manager

E2 Optics•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Safety Manager creates, develops, anchors, and supports the execution, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal and external safety programs. The role drives a behavior-based safety culture to prevent accidents and mitigate losses at E2 Optics customer locations, develops site-specific safety metrics aligned with corporate goals, and champions initiatives to enhance safety performance. Employees are expected to follow safe work practices and comply with company and client worksite safety policies and procedures. The Safety Manager works daily with site leadership and Safety Coordinators to promote safe work practices and safety awareness and support compliance with internal and external requirements. The role leads incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem-solving, and implementation of countermeasures. It maintains safety files and records for corporate and field audits, business reporting, and customer needs; prepares materials and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, insurance investigations, and regulatory agencies; and coordinates with Human Resources on employee drug, alcohol, and medical screening. The role generally requires minimal overnight travel (5%) and the ability and willingness to travel as required by E2 Optics. The standard work environment includes an indoor business office and construction environment, with usually moderate noise. The position involves sitting, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, occasional stooping or kneeling, and frequent standing and walking. It requires regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, regularly carrying and climbing ladders up to 20 feet, and may involve operating scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs, as well as working in tight and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made when possible.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an EHS discipline.
OSHA 501 certification.
CSP, ASP, STS-C, IOSH, and/or CHST certification equivalent.
At least 8 years of occupational health and/or safety experience in a construction environment.
Ability and willingness to travel as required by E2 Optics.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, ladder climbing, and potentially operating specified equipment.

Responsibilities

Create, develop, and support the execution, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal and external safety programs.
Drive behavior-based safety culture to prevent accidents and mitigate losses at customer locations.
Develop site-specific safety metrics aligned with corporate goals and champion safety performance initiatives.
Work with site leadership and Safety Coordinators to promote safe work practices and safety awareness and support compliance with requirements.
Conduct and lead incident and accident investigations, document findings, solve problems, and implement countermeasures.
Maintain safety files and records for corporate and field audits, compliance verification, and business reporting to E2 Optics and customers.
Prepare materials and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, insurance investigations, and regulatory agencies.
Coordinate with Human Resources on drug, alcohol, and medical screening of employees.