Safety Manager

Blount Fine Foods • Fall River, MA

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About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for Blount’s safety programs, hazardous waste management, and security at the Fall River plant, as well as providing safety support for the Warren plant. The role leads awareness, delivery, and commitment to corporate Environmental, Health and Safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for employees.

The Safety Manager oversees facility safety programs, injury management, emergency medical response, security, hazardous waste, and environmental reporting. The position leads the Safety Committee and directs Safety Supervisors, while ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local requirements.

Requirements

• Three years of OSHA or safety experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to make connections and articulate ideas.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask amid changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Two to three years of related OSHA General Industry experience in manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor facility safety programs and develop controls for risk across all areas.
• Ensure facility employees, contractors, and vendors follow facility programs.
• Maintain safety reports, logs, and documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Maintain a performance measurement process for injury and incident performance.
• Develop, direct, and provide leadership to the Safety Committee, driving safety awareness throughout the facility.
• Manage injury systems, including accident investigations, corrective actions, workers’ compensation tracking, and OSHA recordability.
• Communicate findings, make recommendations, and take action as appropriate.
• Oversee the Emergency Medical Response program, including first responders, first aid, support structure, and OSHA compliance standards.
• Keep up-to-date with OSHA regulations.
• Organize and/or provide training on relevant and required facility safety programs.
• Work with Supervisors to ensure Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) are current and develop new ones as needed.
• Participate in monthly insurance meetings.
• Oversee general security issues and events, including third-party on-site security staff, access control, video surveillance, reporting, and termination assistance.
• Oversee the hazardous waste program, including manifests, cradle-to-grave tracking, accumulation, and EPA compliance.
• Oversee Tier II environmental reporting and compliance.
• Oversee and direct Safety Supervisors, ensuring productive and effective results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life insurance and short-term disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at the company retail location.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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