Safety Manager

Williams-Sonoma•Claremont, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager serves as a senior, field-based leader responsible for executing, strengthening, and scaling the safety program across assigned sites. This role owns site-level regulatory compliance, program execution, strategic implementation, high-quality investigations, risk reduction, and the ongoing development of a strong safety culture. The Safety Manager is expected to be highly knowledgeable in safety regulations, capable of independently leading site and regional safety initiatives, influential with operational leaders, and effective in managing multiple priorities simultaneously while aligning with corporate safety strategy. The Safety Manager position is located in Claremont, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field
At least 5-8 years of progressive experience in safety management within warehousing, manufacturing, or logistics environments
This is an onsite and in office role
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910), incident investigation methods, and risk management processes
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and execute across multi-site operations
Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong Microsoft capabilities including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 10-20% to support assigned facilities, audits, investigations, and safety initiatives

Nice To Haves

Professional safety certifications (CSP, ASP, CSHO, or similar)
Experience in furniture manufacturing, particularly upholstery
Experience managing or mentoring safety professionals
Experience with safety management systems
Experience leading serious incident investigations and regulatory inspections
Demonstrated success improving safety performance metrics
Strong understanding of Power BI
Experience with Human Organizational Performance (HOP) concepts

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary safety authority for assigned facilities, responsible for executing corporate safety strategy at the site level
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of safety programs, policies, SOPs, and standardized work
Translate corporate safety objectives into practical, site-level execution plans. Ensure consistency, effectiveness, and accountability of safety practices across assigned facilities
Maintain expert-level knowledge of applicable OSHA and other regulatory requirements
Ensure site compliance through proactive audits, inspections, documentation, and readiness for regulatory visits
Identify compliance gaps, develop corrective action plans, and drive closure
Conduct risk assessments and support Management of Change (MOC) processes for new equipment, processes, and facility changes
Lead and oversee complex incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions
Ensure investigations meet corporate standards and are accurately documented in the safety management system
Identify systemic trends and recommend strategic improvements to reduce recurrence
Act as a trusted advisor and safety leader to facility and operational teams
Influence behavior and performance without direct authority by partnering across Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Engineering
Coach and mentor Safety Coordinators and site leaders to improve investigation quality and program execution
Oversee development and delivery of safety training programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory and operational needs
Support leadership in creating a proactive, engaged, and accountable safety culture
Drive behavior-based observations, engaging initiatives, and continuous improvement programs
Analyze safety performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the Director of Safety and site leadership
Support the development of regional safety metrics and performance reporting
Manage multiple priorities across sites, balancing strategic initiatives with real-time operational support
Support emergency response, serious injury prevention efforts, and oversight of high-risk activities
Participate in safety committees, audits, and site leadership meetings as required