Plant Safety Manager

Position Summary

The Plant Safety Manager is responsible for providing daily health, safety, and environmental (EHS) oversight. This role ensures compliance with all applicable company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, while promoting a proactive safety culture through leadership, training, and engagement with plant employees and supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site safety lead while partnering with plant management and EHS staff to implement, manage, and continuously improve safety programs and initiatives in alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate new hire safety orientations and ongoing refresher training for existing employees, evaluating and updating training materials as needed.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and employees on safety policies, procedures, and behaviors.
• Mentor frontline leaders to motivate and inspire team members to prioritize safety, take ownership of their work environment, and model safe behaviors.
• Develop job hazard analyses (JHAs) and support daily risk assessments to minimize risk and ensure safe work practices.
• Monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure they are meeting the needs of the facility and recommend changes/updates accordingly.
• Perform and support routine safety inspections and audits across the facility.
• Ensure that identified hazards and that corrective actions are implemented and follow up on for effectiveness.
• Promote employee engagement by encouraging participation in safety observations, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and analyze leading and lagging safety performance indicators and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Act as a liaison between the site, regulatory agencies, and corporate safety leadership on audits, inspections, claims, and compliance matters.
• Lead and/or support incident investigations, including root cause analysis, documentation, and follow-up on corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and manage EHS documentation, including inspection records, training logs, incident reports, and safety meeting notes.

Qualifications

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or Industrial Management is preferred, along with a minimum of 7 years of safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Professional safety certification (e.g., CHST, ASP, CSP) preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management software platforms.
• Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.