Safety Manager

Schunk Xycarb Technology, Inc • Cincinnati, OH

10d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Safety Manager supports day-to-day environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance, training, hazard identification, corrective actions, and safe work practices in a manufacturing environment. This role partners with plant leadership, production supervisors, maintenance teams, and employees to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations, promote environmental stewardship, drive continuous improvement, and build a proactive safety culture across all facilities.

The position has authority to execute its listed duties and responsibilities; conflicts of authority are elevated to the direct supervisor. The role supports multiple shifts and work schedules as necessary and periodically travels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• At least three years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, and safety management systems.
• Ability to partner effectively with plant leadership, production supervisors, maintenance teams, and employees to achieve EHS and operational objectives.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, including machine safety, lockout/tagout, hazard identification, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver training and communicate across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of cross-functional manufacturing and leadership teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting multiple facilities.
• Professional EHS certifications such as ASP, CSP, OHST, CHMM, or related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership, production supervisors, and maintenance personnel to integrate EHS objectives into daily manufacturing operations and business goals.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks associated with production processes, equipment, materials, and employee work practices.
• Participate in production meetings, facility improvement initiatives, and capital projects to incorporate EHS requirements during planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams on machine safeguarding, lockout/tagout compliance, ergonomics, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor production-floor conditions and recommend improvements to employee safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Assist facility leadership with continuous improvement initiatives concerning safety performance, incident reduction, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.
• Conduct manufacturing-area walkthroughs to identify hazards, verify compliance with EHS standards, and support corrective actions.
• Evaluate EHS risks and recommend controls for new equipment installations, process changes, and manufacturing expansions.
• Maintain and update EHS compliance information in contractor management portals such as Avetta and ISNetWorld; coordinate responses to customer EHS compliance requests, audits, and documentation requirements.
• Provide EHS support across multiple shifts and work schedules to maintain consistent safety expectations and compliance.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Operations leadership on employee engagement initiatives, safety recognition programs, and EHS training efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including FSA, additional life insurance, Aflac accident coverage, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage.
• Global annual bonus after two years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level