Safety Manager

American Trim•Sidney, OH

34d

About The Position

The Safety Manager leads and manages American Trim’s environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across multiple facilities. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to reduce workplace injuries, ensure regulatory compliance, administer workers’ compensation and self-insurance programs, and promote a strong safety culture. The Safety Manager oversees safety personnel, safety systems and reporting, training and audits, and collaborates with leadership, employees, vendors, regulatory agencies, and third-party administrators.

Responsibilities

Lead and support company-wide safety and health programs and initiatives, promoting a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, safety conversations, training, and recognition.
Lead, train, mentor, and develop Safety Specialists and other assigned personnel; conduct regular team and individual staff meetings.
Provide safety guidance to employees, supervisors, and leadership, and build relationships with plant leadership.
Establish expectations and goals with occupational health providers and periodically evaluate program effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and state, federal, and local safety requirements.
Develop, implement, review, and revise safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
Conduct and coordinate safety audits, inspections, assessments, and corrective actions across company facilities.
Maintain required OSHA records, postings, reports, and regulatory filings.
Coordinate specialized safety programs, including emergency preparedness, forklift safety, arc flash assessments, and hearing conservation.
Review and approve incident investigations and corrective actions; monitor safety performance, injury trends, and safety data.
Manage safety information in Intelex and other reporting systems, and prepare safety dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership and other stakeholders.
Provide feedback on safety conversations and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Oversee workers’ compensation claims and related programs, working with the TPA, attorneys, medical providers, and other external partners.
Participate in claims reviews, hearings, return-to-work efforts, and injured employee follow-up as necessary.
Review and approve claim documentation within established timeframes; manage workers’ compensation reporting, self-insurance requirements, renewals, and related financial information.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety training programs and coordinate company-wide safety initiatives, toolbox talks, recognition programs, and awareness activities.
Schedule and support SWST training, Safety Leadership Council meetings, Forklift Safety Days, and other safety events.
Coordinate the JAH safety award and other employee recognition programs.
Manage safety-related invoices, memberships, contracts, and vendor relationships; coordinate required reports, renewals, assessments, and payments.
Attend professional development opportunities, safety conferences, and industry events, and maintain relationships with occupational health providers and other safety partners.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization’s safety and risk management objectives.