Safety Manager

allnex•Wallingford, CT

48d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading all Safety and Health programs to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture across the site. This role oversees industrial hygiene, reporting requirements, auditing, emergency response, and employee training. The Safety Manager partners with cross‑functional teams to assess risks, maintain Safety certifications, and support occupational health initiatives. The role plays a critical part in promoting hazard awareness, ensuring adherence to allnex policies, and continuously improving Safety performance. allnex is a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings. You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Requirements

5–7 years of SHE-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.
Strong knowledge of local and regional SHE regulations and experience interacting with auditors and regulatory officials.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Health, or related field.
Legally required certifications to act as Site SHE Leader for Safety and Environmental functions.
Self-driven learning on management and professional knowledge.
Cross functional communication skills.
Flexibility, mobility, ability to work under pressure and sense of urgency.
Structured thinking and acting; decisive with fact-based decision making.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively within a diverse group.
Able to prepare clear and accurate documentation and instructions for others.
Able to work independently and meet deadlines on a multitude of tasks.
Able to quickly assess problems and able to process workable solutions.

Responsibilities

Manage and ensure full compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA recordkeeping/reporting, manufacturing and transportation regulations, and ongoing certification and audit activities within the SHE Management System (serving as Lead Auditor when required).
Lead industrial hygiene and occupational health programs by conducting monitoring and reporting activities in partnership with the medical group and maintaining all related documentation.
Oversee and continuously improve the Safety components of the Site SHE Interaction Plan, strengthening hazard recognition, supporting a strong safety culture, and managing the Safety Committee to drive proactive improvements.
Serve as a primary site contact for emergency preparedness and response, including planning for spills, fires, injuries, and other emergency scenarios, ensuring timely management and follow‑up actions.
Develop and deliver all required safety training and employee certifications, maintain accurate records in Explore/Roll Call (or equivalent systems), lead the annual training plan, and participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives.
Prepare, maintain, and update safety documentation including training materials, work instructions, and incident reports, while conducting thorough root cause analyses for safety events and driving corrective actions to closure.
Implement and promote behavioral safety initiatives that engage employees in proactive hazard identification and improvement activities, ensuring strong participation across all levels of the workforce.
Partner with Operations to enhance workplace organization and conditions, leading 5S and housekeeping programs, conducting regular Gemba walks and audits, and tracking tasks to ensure timely completion and continuous improvement.