Safety Manager

ND Paper • Sturtevant, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager is the single point of accountability for regulatory compliance, injury prevention, and safety culture at the ND Packaging corrugated box plant in Sturtevant, WI. This is a hands-on role in an active operational turnaround — the right candidate will build systems where few exist, establish baselines before setting targets, and work alongside the plant floor team rather than from behind a desk. The Safety Manager reports to the General Manager and has direct influence across all shifts and departments, including corrugator operations, converting, shipping, maintenance, and the color kitchen.

Requirements

• 3+ years of safety management experience in a manufacturing environment — corrugated, paper, printing, or packaging preferred
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards
• Demonstrated experience managing OSHA recordkeeping, incident investigations, and corrective action systems
• Ability to work across all shifts; this plant runs around the clock and the Safety Manager is expected to maintain a visible floor presence on days and nights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards and regulatory compliance
• Data driven risk management and analysis
• Safety management systems and KPI tracking
• Safety training programs and development
• LEAN manufacturing safety integration
• Accountability for results
• Problem solving/root cause analysis
• Strict process discipline
• Data and evidence-based decision making

Nice To Haves

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification, preferred
• Experience in a plant turnaround or startup context where safety infrastructure was built, not inherited, preferred
• Familiarity with corrugator operations, flexo folder gluers, die cutters, or similar converting equipment, preferred
• Experience implementing or supporting a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system), preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus given the plant workforce

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• Own OSHA 300/300A log maintenance, posting, and annual summary submission
• Manage all OSHA reporting obligations, including timely submission of serious injuries and fatalities
• Conduct and document internal audits against OSHA General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and applicable state regulations
• Maintain current permits, certifications, and required postings (lockout/tagout, hazcom, emergency action plan, etc.)
• Lead all first-report, investigation, and corrective action processes for near misses, first aid events, recordable injuries, and property damage
• Drive root cause analysis to closure — not just documentation; ensure corrective actions are verified and sustained
• Coordinate workers' compensation intake, modified duty tracking, and return-to-work in partnership with HR
• Conduct routine floor walks across all shifts, including nights, to identify at-risk conditions and behaviors
• Own and update the plant hazard assessment and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) library — prioritize high-frequency and high-severity tasks first
• Manage machine guarding, LOTO, confined space, and powered industrial truck (forklift) safety programs
• Oversee chemical safety program including SDS library, secondary container labeling, and hazcom training
• Develop and deliver new hire safety orientation; ensure 100% completion before employees work unsupervised
• Build and maintain a training matrix covering all required topics by role — corrugator, converting, color kitchen, maintenance, shipping
• Lead monthly safety committee meetings; maintain attendance records and action item tracking
• Coach supervisors on safety accountability within their departments — the goal is supervisors owning safety, not safety managing around them
• Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisor on machine safety, guarding, and lockout/tagout program integrity
• Participate in equipment change reviews — ensure safety is evaluated before changes go live, not after
• Support the plant's transition from reactive to planned maintenance by ensuring PM tasks include relevant safety verification steps
• Maintain and drill the Emergency Action Plan, including fire evacuation, medical emergency, and spill response
• Coordinate with local emergency services and maintain current facility information (chemical inventory, floor plan, emergency contacts)
• Track and report key safety KPIs to the General Manager — TRIR, DART rate, near miss frequency, corrective action closure rate
• Apply a 60–90 day baseline period before setting formal targets; do not anchor to industry averages before plant-specific data supports it
• Ensure reason coding on all incidents and near misses; metrics without root cause data are reportable but not actionable

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.
• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree