Safety Manager

TekniPlex•Wenatchee, WA

65d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs that comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners with plant leadership to establish and execute safety strategies aligned with organizational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. The Safety Manager will lead efforts to foster a positive safety culture by promoting employee engagement, accountability, and ownership of safety practices. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, overseeing incident investigations, monitoring safety metrics, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing training programs, conducting audits, leading emergency preparedness, administering recognition programs, providing coaching, and coordinating workers' compensation claims management. This position serves as the subject matter expert for all environmental, health, and safety matters and acts as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related discipline.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in environmental, health, and safety leadership within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to make complex decisions and drive execution in fast-paced manufacturing operations.
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and optimizing performance across diverse work groups.
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
Experience performing risk assessments and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Experience developing and delivering safety training programs.
Experience conducting EHS audits and compliance assessments.
Demonstrated success influencing leaders and employees at all levels of the organization to drive cultural change and improve safety performance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to diverse audiences.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) designation.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs involving highly hazardous chemicals.
Experience with behavior-based safety programs.
Experience managing environmental permitting requirements, including air, water, and waste programs.
Experience implementing company-wide safety standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs that comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Partner with plant leadership to establish and execute safety strategies aligned with organizational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead efforts to foster a positive safety culture by promoting employee engagement, accountability, and ownership of safety practices.
Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to reduce workplace hazards and prevent injuries and illnesses.
Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Monitor and analyze safety metrics and key performance indicators to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and other applicable regulatory requirements, including preparing and submitting required reports.
Develop, deliver, and evaluate safety training programs to ensure effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and assessments to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Lead emergency preparedness and response planning, including coordination of drills and training activities.
Administer safety recognition and engagement programs designed to positively influence employee behaviors and safety performance.
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and managers regarding safety leadership, accountability, and best practices.
Coordinate workers' compensation claims management and collaborate with Human Resources and third-party administrators to support effective case management and return-to-work programs.
Serve as the subject matter expert for all environmental, health, and safety matters and act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing risk and enhancing operational performance.
Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.