Safety Manager

Atec, Inc.•Stafford, TX

About The Position

The Safety Manager leads the corporate safety initiative and oversees safety programs across company sites, subsidiaries, and field locations. The role ensures compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements, maintains safety policies and procedures, manages safety training and programs, and uses injury data to guide improvements. The position also supports compliance with environmental requirements and Atec’s AS9100/ISO policies and procedures. The Safety Manager oversees the safety committee and safety personnel, including supervising and training employees and carrying out responsibilities related to hiring, work assignments, performance appraisals, employee recognition and discipline, complaints, and problem resolution. The position may require occasional extended work hours and travel to company, subsidiary, and field locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree.
At least 7 years of safety-related experience.
Related experience and/or training, or a combination thereof, may be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree in a safety field.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently standing, walking, and sitting; occasionally reaching, stooping or kneeling; and lifting or moving at least 25 pounds.
Ability to travel to company, subsidiary, and field locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a safety field.
CPR Trainer Certification.
OSHA 10/30 Trainer Certification.

Responsibilities

Complete and track machine certifications.
Inspect safety equipment and conduct training on its use.
Conduct safety audits and help implement safety program improvements.
Lead the respiratory protection program, including training and fit-testing schedules.
Schedule CPR certification classes and schedule and conduct safety drills.
Lead the Safety Committee and safety training for new hires; enforce the safety program.
Ensure the safety program complies with OSHA and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Assist with workplace accident investigations and conduct regular safety-topic and post-accident training.
Lead exposure monitoring and testing; conduct or schedule OSHA 10/30 training.
Track and update site injury information and trends, lead improvements based on injury data, and prepare and submit injury documentation or data.
Update and enforce site and corporate safety policies and procedures.
Lead the site PPE allowance program.
Ensure compliance with SWP3, SPCC, and other applicable environmental regulations and programs; ensure proper chemical disposal.
Report to and coordinate with the workers’ compensation insurance provider and broker.
Visit subsidiaries and field locations as needed to ensure effective safety programs at all sites.
Track and update the safety budget for all locations and manage safety incentive programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment.
Ensure activities comply with Atec AS9100/ISO policies and report or correct deviations through the appropriate area manager or supervisor.
Oversee the safety committee, including safety officers, and directly supervise and train safety employees.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems.
Understand Atec’s Quality Policy, company objectives, and applicable AS9100/ISO procedures and work instructions.
Complete required records, participate in Atec Improvement Machine (AIM) and required AS9100/ISO training, cooperate with auditors, and report deviations to the appropriate area manager or supervisor.