Safety Manager

GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS INC•Oberlin, OH

15d

About The Position

The Safety Manager leads the development and execution of a comprehensive safety, health, and environmental program supporting large-scale greenhouse operations. This role ensures full compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards while actively promoting a strong, proactive safety culture across greenhouse production, shipping, maintenance, and logistics teams. The position provides safety leadership for Green Circle Growers, Fresh2U Transportation, and Express Seed Company, with a focus on regulatory compliance, safety directive implementation, continuous improvement in safety performance, and alignment of facility policies with governmental requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety science, occupational health, environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene, or related discipline or relevant experience
3-7+ years of experience leading or coordinating safety in a manufacturing, agriculture, greenhouse, or industrial environment
1-2+ years of experience in a supervisory role
1-2+ years of experience with Workers' Compensation coordination
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety implementation
Experience delivering safety training to diverse and multilingual workforces
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence others
Strong organizational, detail orientation, and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant certification preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safety work practices
Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety standards and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment
Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards and ensure safety regulation compliance
Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, training, and mentoring to company leaders and team members on safety initiatives and necessary changes
Prepare and continuously update written safety and health programs and policies
Serves as the primary liaison between the company and OSHA; escort OSHA Compliance officers through facility upon inspection or audit; and support necessary follow-up
Prepare and manage OSHA 301, 300, 300a reporting and ensure compliance, communication, and posting in necessary areas
Respond to and investigate all industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to provide injury first response, determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities
Work closely with Workers' Compensation third party administrator (TPA) to assist in claims management
Assist in coordination of Workers' Compensation return-to-work activities, including restrictions, temporary light-duty job offers, follow-up appointments, transportation arrangements, etc.
Coordinate and lead Green Circle Growers Safety Committee including annual training, meeting agenda and minutes, safety inspection reports, and follow-up as necessary
Lead and track safety recognition programs for all facilities and shifts
Order and maintain facility safety inventory programs including supplies and equipment
Lead and oversee the Green Circle Growers Sanitation Team, including hiring and training, performance management, coaching and mentoring, and other managerial tasks
All other duties as assigned