Sr. Manager, Safety and Health

Job Description

Our people are the life of this company. Together, we build life into the kitchen. We are a nationwide team, designing and manufacturing the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the U.S. Our people pride themselves on genuine collaboration, working to deliver a seamless, integrated, quality experience to anyone and everyone. Our shared purpose is to bring the kitchen to life — the place where people spend such a meaningful part of their personal and family lives, and the true heart of any home. This is why your career with our company can be so satisfying, rewarding and worthwhile.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager, Safety and Health, is responsible for leading the organization’s occupational safety and health strategy to ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace across all operations. This role provides strategic direction, oversight, and technical expertise to reduce risk, prevent injuries and illnesses, and foster a strong safety culture aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety & Health Leadership

· Develop, implement, and continuously improve the corporate safety and health management system

· Establish company-wide safety policies, standards, and procedures

· Serve as the subject matter expert on occupational safety and health matters

· Advise executive leadership on safety performance, risks, and improvement opportunities

Compliance & Risk Management

· Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety and health regulations (e.g., OSHA and other regional requirements)

· Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on the organization

· Lead risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits across all locations

· Oversee incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

· Track, analyze, and report safety and health performance metrics (e.g., TRIR, LTIR, DART and severity rates)

· Prepare internal dashboards and external reports as required

· Establish leading and lagging indicators to drive proactive risk reduction

Operational Support

· Partner with operations, HR, engineering, and facilities teams to integrate safety into daily operations and projects

· Support safe design and management of change for new equipment, processes, and facilities

· Promote ergonomics, industrial hygiene, contractor safety, and occupational health programs

Training & Culture

· Develop and oversee safety and health training programs for employees, leaders, and contractors

· Coach leaders and site safety teams to strengthen accountability and engagement

· Lead safety culture initiatives and employee involvement programs

Emergency Preparedness & Health Programs

· Oversee emergency response planning and business continuity from a safety perspective

· Manage occupational health programs, including medical surveillance, return-to-work, and wellness initiatives

· Coordinate with medical providers, insurers, and workers’ compensation administrators

Budget & Resource Management

· Develop and manage the corporate safety and health budget

· Select and manage external consultants, auditors, and service providers

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

· 8–12+ years of progressive experience in occupational safety and health

· Experience managing safety programs in a corporate or multi-site environment

· Demonstrated experience influencing senior leadership and driving cultural change

Skills & Competencies

· Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills

· Excellent communication, presentation, and coaching abilities

· Deep knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations and best practices

· Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams

Working Conditions

· Office-based with frequent travel to operational sites

· Exposure to manufacturing, construction, laboratory, or field environments depending on business operations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

· Master’s degree preferred

· CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or equivalent strongly preferred

Salary range for this position: $110k - $130k

Shift

Full or Part Time

Cabinetworks Group (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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