Safety Manager

Safety ManagerMAU is hiring a Safety Manager in Beech Island, SC. As a Safety Manager, you will provide sitewide safety leadership and management while supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives, OSHA compliance, employee training, hazard reduction, and continuous improvement for MAU operations. This is a Direct-Hire position.Benefits PackageCompetitive Compensation PackageMedical, Dental, and Vision BenefitsPaid Holidays (11)Paid VacationGreat work environmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Care Partners ProgramHealth Club Reimbursement ProgramAdditional supplemental benefit programs401kSalary ContinuationEducational ReimbursementFMLA available after 12 months of serviceShift InformationFull-time, exempt positionMonday – Friday, typically 6:00 AM – 4:00 PMSome weekends are required based on business needsMust be available on call 24/7 for mill-wide safety and HR issues, including injuries, property damage, and personnel incidentsCareer PathPlatform ManagerSite ManagerGeneral ManagerDirectorOther Corporate Support FunctionsRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of applicable experienceCurrent General Industry OSHA Outreach InstructorCompletion of OTI 511 and OTI 501Preferred Education and ExperienceLean Green BeltRoot cause analysis trainingGeneral RequirementsStrong communication skillsCustomer and client focusStrong organizational skillsProblem-solving and analytical abilitiesSound decision-making skillsLeadership capabilitiesStrategic thinkingResults-driven mindsetAbility to identify workplace hazardsEthical conductPersonal effectiveness and credibilityAbility to provide leadership to full-time employees, supervisors, and associatesAbility to direct the activities of shift supervision and approximately 100–150 hourly employeesAbility to interface effectively with MAU branch personnel, onsite personnel, MAU associates, corporate support teams, and customer leadershipEssential FunctionsProvide safety management and leadership across the site to support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectivesManage MAU staff assigned to specific assets across multiple-shift operationsServe as a subject matter expert in material flow processes and champion continuous improvement initiativesEnsure material flow processes meet established SQDC standardsEnsure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and safety regulationsOversee multiple raw materials with critical process variables requiring appropriate controlsProvide leadership to full-time employees within the platform and across the millSustain and support Leader Standard Work for MAU supervisionAssist with conflict resolution involving employees, supervisors, and customer representativesDevelop and implement employee evaluation processes, including PDAs and KPIs, and monitor and mentor MAU leaders reporting to the positionManage the PDA program to ensure compliance with established target datesManage the MAU at K-C Safety ProgramFacilitate the annual safety program assessment and Safety Action PlanFacilitate onboarding for new associatesManage OSHA-required safety programs and facilitate annual OSHA-required training for associatesFacilitate the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training ProgramOversee and support the development of safety training materials, standard work, and other documentation to standardize processes and protect employeesDevelop processes that minimize injury and incident exposure while supporting operational profitabilityPartner closely with K-C and MAU leadership to maintain safety as a top operational priorityPerform safety audits using SafetyNet, Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) observationsMaintain and trend safety data to identify workplace safety concerns and opportunities for improvementDevelop and train MAU associates on methods to eliminate or reduce identified safety risksMentor and coach associates on workplace safety practices and expectationsRespond to mill-wide safety and HR incidents, including injuries, property damage, and personnel mattersServe on the K-C Safety Steering Committee and MAU Safety Steering CommitteeServe as part of the MAU HR TeamManage SafetyNet for MAU at K-CServe as an OSHA Outreach Trainer and facilitate OSHA 10-Hour and OSHA 30-Hour courses for MAUPromote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, correcting unsafe conditions, and continuously improving workplace safety practicesWork Environment and Physical DemandsWork is performed in customer facilities, including administrative, manufacturing, and warehouse environmentsManufacturing and warehouse environments may include process manufacturing equipment and heavy-powered industrial vehiclesWorking conditions may range from non-air-conditioned hot or cold environments to GMP clean-room environmentsPhysical RequirementsAbility to walk up to 6 miles per day, with or without reasonable accommodationAbility to lift up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodationTravelOccasional travel for off-site training or team-building activitiesLess than 25 miles of travel per month