Safety Manager

E2 Optics•Fort Wayne, IN

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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 drives 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. Working daily with Site Leadership and Safety Coordinators, the Safety Manager promotes safe work practices and safety awareness and supports compliance with internal and external requirements. The role leads incident and accident investigations, documentation, problem-solving, and implementation of countermeasures. It maintains safety records for corporate and field audits and business reporting, and cooperates in preparing materials and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, insurance investigations, and regulatory agencies. The position also coordinates employee drug, alcohol, and medical screening with Human Resources. The role generally requires minimal overnight travel (5%), with travel as needed. The work environment includes an indoor business office and construction sites, with moderate noise. Physical requirements include frequent standing and walking, regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, regularly carrying and climbing ladders up to 20 feet, and potentially working in tight or confined spaces. The employee may need to operate scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies).

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; the position generally involves 5% minimal overnight travel.
Able to meet the described physical demands, including regular ladder carrying and climbing up to 20 feet, lifting and moving materials, and potentially working in tight or confined spaces.
Able to operate scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required.

Responsibilities

Create, develop, and support the execution, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal and external safety programs.
Drive behavior-based safety practices to prevent accidents and mitigate losses at customer locations.
Develop site-specific safety metrics aligned with corporate goals and champion initiatives to improve safety performance.
Work with Site Leadership and Safety Coordinators to promote safe work practices, build safety awareness, and support compliance with internal and external 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 to E2 Optics and customers.
Prepare and cooperate in providing materials and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, insurance investigations, and regulatory agencies.
Coordinate employee drug, alcohol, and medical screening with Human Resources.