Safety Manager (Manufacturing)
About The Position
At Energy Recovery Technologies, our global mission is to pioneer innovative solutions that improve indoor air quality and thermal management capabilities. Our advanced technologies in high efficiency outdoor air ventilation, dehumidification and cooling protect people, equipment and the built environment. We do this through our team’s unrelenting dedication to making a truly remarkable impact on a sustainable future. With decades of innovative engineering, a collaborative, customer-first mindset, and global best-in-class manufacturing capabilities, we deliver an unmatched customer experience. You can breathe easier knowing you have an invested partner to ensure your business, and most importantly your people, are safer, healthier and more productive each and every day.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of safety experience in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of OSHA manufacturing standards
- Strong communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills
- Comfortable working hands‑on in an active plant environment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field
- ASP, CSP, or similar safety certification
- Experience in small‑to‑mid‑size manufacturing organizations
Responsibilities
- Maintain a consistent and visible presence on the manufacturing floor
- Build strong working relationships with supervisors and hourly employees
- Reinforce the expectation that safety is everyone’s responsibility
- Coach supervisors on leading safety conversations and behaviors
- Lead toolbox talks, shift‑level discussions, and safety stand‑downs
- Promote proactive reporting of near‑misses and hazards
- Own and maintain OSHA compliance programs
- Conduct job safety analyses (JSAs) and risk assessments
- Lead incident and near‑miss investigations with a focus on root cause and prevention
- Develop and guide Safety Committee
- Manage safety training for new hires and ongoing refresher requirements
- Review existing safety procedures for clarity, effectiveness, and real‑world usability
- Partner with operations and maintenance teams to mitigate and eliminate hazards
- Track safety trends using leading and lagging indicators
- Support audits and regulatory inspections as needed
- Review new products, processes and equipment for employee safety
- Monitor safety KPIs such as training completion, near‑miss reporting, and incident trends
- Provide clear, actionable safety updates to plant leadership
- Emphasize learning, accountability, and improvement over blame
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
