Manager, Occupational Safety

The Manager, Occupational Safety is accountable for the performance and results of the Occupational Safety team. This role ensures the administration of plant-wide safety processes, emergency response planning, and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and administer company policies and conduct programs related to risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigations, inspections, audits, safety culture, and engagement.
• Manage plant and facility-wide safety processes and initiatives, including the company’s Safety Operating System (SOS), emergency response planning and training, and off-standard approvals.
• Distribute and assign tasks to the regional and facility Occupational Safety team, serve as a primary point of contact for regular inspections and audits, and guide the team on accident prevention plans.
• Manage completion and timely submission of regional and plant-specific entry forms and physical plant entry for all projects.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for tracking safety incidents, injury statistics, corrective actions, training hours, resolution time, etc.
• Lead the administration of department-specific ergonomics training, general and fire safety trainings, machinery and equipment safety trainings, and root cause analysis.
• Communicate effectively with statutory authorities, regulatory bodies, and corporate representatives, and resolve safety issues and risks.
• Participate in the delivery of global, regional, and facility Occupational Safety specific communication, standards, and practices.
• Review and update Occupational Safety policies to ensure compliance with relevant laws and corporate safety policies.
• Perform talent management responsibilities, including performance management, professional development, succession planning, disciplinary action, terminations, recruitment, pay decisions, and other personnel actions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety/Health Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 8 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Occupational Safety or a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (Preferred) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (Preferred).

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.