Safety Manager

Safety ManagerLiberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people's lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company's commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.The Safety Manager is a key partner to plant and regional operations leadership, responsible for driving injury reduction, improving safety performance, and ensuring a safe working environment across assigned sites. This role leads the development and execution of ergonomics and safety initiatives, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, KPI ownership, and hands-on implementation of solutions in physically demanding industrial environments.Duties and Responsibilities:Own and drive injury reduction strategies, with a primary focus on hourly workforce safetyEstablish, monitor, and improve key safety KPIs, including TRIR, DART, musculoskeletal injury rates, and near-miss reportingConduct advanced ergonomic assessments targeting repetitive motion, lifting, and material handling risksDesign and implement practical ergonomic solutions, including engineering controls, job rotation, workstation redesign, and tooling improvementsPartner closely with Plant General Managers and operations teams to integrate safety into daily production activitiesLead root cause analysis for injuries and ensure sustainable corrective actions are implementedAnalyze injury and safety data trends to proactively identify high-risk areasDeliver targeted safety and ergonomics training to hourly employees and supervisorsConduct routine safety audits to ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to company standardsDrive accountability at all levels for achieving and sustaining safety performance targetsAct as a strategic partner to plant leadership, translating safety data into actionable operational improvementsCollaborate with operations teams to build and track safety metrics that drive performanceProvide analysis and recommendations for safety-related investments, including ergonomic improvements and equipment upgradesIdentify trends and opportunities to reduce risk and improve overall site safety performanceServe as the safety subject matter expert for assigned sites, influencing decision-making and reinforcing a proactive safety cultureParticipate in site leadership meetings and contribute to overall operational performance discussionsChampion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both safety outcomes and productivityQualifications:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and act on safety dataDemonstrated experience in ergonomics program development and implementationStrong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirementsExperience managing safety performance through KPIs and metricsAbility to influence and collaborate effectively with operations and frontline teamsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and results-drivenAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial environmentEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred5+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in manufacturing, recycling, or heavy industrial environmentsProven track record of reducing workplace injuries, particularly within hourly labor environmentsProfessional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CPE strongly preferredEEO Statement: Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.