Safety Manager

Safety Manager Safety Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and continuously improving the organization’s health and safety programs across the Pompeian manufacturing operations. This role centralizes key safety, health, and compliance activities that are currently managed within HR and Operations, providing consistent oversight, expertise, and accountability. The Safety Manager will continue to build on the company’s existing safety culture and active programs by strengthening compliance, standardizing practices, enhancing training, improving emergency procedures, and using data to reduce risk, prevent injuries, and support operational excellence at a multi‑site, multi‑shift manufacturing facility. The role is on site at Pompeian HQ at 4201 Pulaski Highway in Baltimore and will report to the VP of HR. Pay & Perks Starting range is 90-115K with opportunities for advancement Eligible for bonus 401K and 401K matching Health, Vision, Dental Insurance funded 100% of monthly premium by Pompeian (single or family) Health Reimbursement Account Paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays Annual safety shoe allowance Paid time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, and Volunteer Events Employee Referral Bonus Program Free Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members Employee led programs for wellness, diversity, and planned community events Educational Assistance Program Family Scholarship Program Opportunity to work with a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, 2026 Top Workplace in manufacturing, compensation & benefits and one of Maryland healthiest businesses Responsibilities Safety Program Leadership & Strategy Own and administer the companywide health and safety management system across manufacturing operations Evaluate existing safety programs and standardize best practices across sites and departments Partner with Operations leadership to integrate safety into production, quality, warehouse, and maintenance activities Serve as the subject matter expert for occupational health, industrial safety, and regulatory compliance Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, state, federal and local safety regulations Lead internal inspections, regulatory inspections, and audits Conduct job hazard analyses and risk assessments Track corrective actions and ensure closure Incident Management & Prevention Lead injury, near‑miss, and incident investigations Identify root causes and implement preventive actions Coordinate workers’ compensation with HR Track and analyze safety performance metrics Prepare & submit accident reports in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements Training & Employee Engagement Develop and deliver safety training programs Support supervisor accountability for safety performance Lead safety committees and employee engagement initiatives Promote a proactive safety reporting culture Celebrate safety successes Collaboration with HR & Operations Partner with HR on workers’ compensation, return‑to‑work, and training documentation Partner with Operations on equipment safety, LOTO, CAPEX projects and contractor safety Lead annual hearing testing, safety shoe allowance, and industrial hygiene testing Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement Maintain OSHA logs, KPIs, and security documentation Prepare dashboards, leadership reports and establish new processes as needed Identify trends and recommend risk reduction initiatives General Align with company mission, goals and values Ensure all environmental projects comply with company goals Perform all other duties and tasks assigned Requirements Bachelor’s degree required 5+ years of safety or EHS experience in a manufacturing environment required In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations required Experience with ISO 45001, OSHA Star, or other safety program standards a plus Experience conducting incident investigations in a manufacturing environment Experience in multi‑shift manufacturing settings Strong communication skills and ability to influence Strong understanding of operations in a manufacturing environment Continuous improvement mindset with a balance between compliance and practicality Collaborative partnership approach and ability to lead others Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel required Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST) a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Pompeian