Health & Safety Manager (Industrial/Manufacturing)

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead plant safety initiatives. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment for all employees.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and improve safety programs ( OSHA, NFPA, ANSI ).
• Develop, review, and enforce plant safety policies and procedures.
• ssign, track, and report on safety and regulatory training.
• Manage workers' compensation cases, including reporting and light-duty assignments.
• Conduct safety audits, identify hazards, and create corrective action plans.
• Oversee the safety budget (PPE, supplies, first aid resources).
• Prepare weekly and monthly safety performance reports .
• Serve as Medical First Responder and lead incident investigations .
• Conduct safety reviews for Management of Change (MOC) processes .
• Support overall compliance and perform additional duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of safety leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA standards, and workers' compensation laws.
• Certified in First Aid, AED, and CPR.
• Experience in hazard recognition, incident investigation, and case management.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• bility to work independently and with plant leadership.
• Willing to travel occasionally (up to 10 days per year).
• ble to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied plant conditions (heat, cold, noise, heights).

• Manages 2 direct reports ( Safety Specialist and Safety Technician ). May also oversee Training Coordinator in the future.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and strong in leadership.
• Hands-on, visible on the plant floor, and able to engage employees.
• Collaborates closely with Environmental Manager and Facility Nurse to strengthen plant safety culture.