Safety Manager

E2 Optics•Columbus - New Albany, OH

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About The Position

The Safety Manager creates, develops, anchors, and supports the execution, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal and external safety programs. The role promotes a behavior-based safety culture to prevent accidents and mitigate losses at E2 Optics customer locations, develops site-specific safety metrics aligned with corporate goals, and champions initiatives to improve safety performance. Safety is E2 Optics’ number one Core Value, and employees are expected to follow safe work practices and comply with company and client worksite safety policies and procedures. The position works daily with Site Leadership and Safety Coordinators to promote safe work practices and safety awareness and support compliance with internal and external requirements. It serves as the site safety champion for incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem solving, and implementation of countermeasures. The Safety Manager maintains safety files and records for corporate and field audits, compliance verification, and business reporting to corporate and customers. The role also leads investigations of accidents and injuries at E2 Optics or client sites and cooperates in preparing materials and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits, insurance investigations, and regulatory proceedings. It coordinates with Human Resources on drug, alcohol, and medical screening of employees. The position generally requires minimal overnight travel (5%); the employee should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an EHS discipline.
OSHA 501 certification.
CSP, ASP, STS-C, IOSH, and/or CHST certification equivalent.
At least 8 years of occupational health and/or safety experience in a construction environment.
Able and willing to travel as required; overnight travel is generally expected to be minimal (5%).
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, carrying and climbing ladders to 20 feet, and operating specified equipment if required.

Responsibilities

Create, develop, and support the execution, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal and external safety programs.
Drive a behavior-based safety culture focused on accident prevention and loss mitigation at customer locations.
Develop site-specific safety metrics aligned with corporate goals and champion initiatives to improve safety performance.
Work daily with Site Leadership and Safety Coordinators to promote safe work practices and safety awareness and support compliance with requirements.
Lead incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem solving, and implementation of countermeasures.
Maintain safety files and records for corporate and field audits, compliance verification, and business reporting.
Lead investigations of accidents and injuries at E2 Optics or client sites and cooperate in preparing materials and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, insurance investigations, and regulatory agency proceedings.
Coordinate with Human Resources on employee drug, alcohol, and medical screening.
Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.