Safety Programs Manager

Shurtape Technologies•Hickory, NC

23h

About The Position

The Safety Programs Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, leadership, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide safety programs across manufacturing, distribution, and support operations. This role sits between a technical safety/process engineering position and a senior strategic safety leadership role. The position provides both hands-on program ownership and cross-functional leadership, with particular accountability for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Radiation Safety programs. The Safety Programs Manager partners with site leadership (manufacturing and distribution), corporate engineering, operations, and employee-driven safety teams to ensure regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and the advancement of a strong, proactive safety culture that exceeds regulatory expectations.

Requirements

Progressive experience in manufacturing or industrial safety, including hands-on ownership of safety programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting or managing Process Safety Management programs.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA and related Health & Safety regulations and standards.
Ability to balance technical detail with practical, site-level execution.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with data analysis tools, spreadsheets, and documentation systems.
Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Ability to travel between facilities and work in manufacturing environments and distribution centers.
Ability to access elevated areas, walk production floors, and use required personal protective equipment.
Time split between office and plant environments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with radiation safety programs, licensing, and regulatory compliance preferred (current training as a RSO preferred)
Master’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and sustains comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures aligned with corporate EHS objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.
Leads cross-functional teams to improve safe work practices, establish leading and lagging indicators, and drive measurable performance improvements at the corporate and site levels.
Analyzes injury, incident, near-miss, and behavioral data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities, and drives corrective actions.
Supports and strengthens employee-driven safety teams and site safety committees to enhance shop-floor engagement and ownership of safety outcomes.
Manages and oversees applicable elements of OSHA Process Safety Management programs, including Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change, Mechanical Integrity, Operating Procedures, Contractor Safety, and Incident Investigation.
Develops, reviews, and maintains Process Safety Information and safe operating limits for PSM-covered processes and equipment.
Maintains the current, effective Radiation Safety Program, including licensing, dosimetry monitoring, training, recordkeeping, and regulatory reporting.
Serves as, or supports the role of, facility Radiation Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state radiation regulations.
Coordinates audits, inspections, and corrective actions related to radioactive materials and radiation-producing equipment.
Maintains working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable Health & Safety regulations and best practices; communicates regulatory changes and implementation requirements.
Leads or supports audits, inspections, and regulatory agency interactions, including development and tracking of corrective actions.
Conducts or oversees industrial hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments using internal or external resources.
Supports incident investigations, root cause analysis, and development of effective corrective and preventive actions.
Develops and delivers safety training programs, work instructions, and documentation to support compliance and safe work execution.
Utilizes continuous improvement tools to coach leaders and teams in hazard identification and risk reduction.
Maintains effective safety records, databases, and reporting systems to support compliance and performance measurement.
Provides guidance, mentoring, and technical support to site safety resources and operational leaders.
Works collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, HR, Occupational Health, and Risk Management to integrate safety into business processes.
Supports emergency response planning, drills, and readiness across facilities.