Safety Manager

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Plant Safety Manager in Tuscaloosa, AL area! Responsibilities Support and execute a proactive site safety strategy that promotes a healthy, safe, and efficient work environment while ensuring operational continuity. Contribute to the development and enhancement of the organization's safety vision by continuously improving existing programs and supporting the implementation of new safety initiatives. Foster and sustain a strong safety culture by championing corporate safety objectives, influencing safe behaviors, and driving the adoption of best practices across the organization. Lead and coordinate site safety programs, recommending and implementing initiatives designed to reduce workplace injuries, improve employee well-being, and minimize organizational risk. Evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs through audits, inspections, site assessments, and routine facility walkthroughs to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Inspect equipment, work areas, and operating conditions to identify hazards and maintain OSHA records, documentation, and compliance files. Conduct regular reviews of plant operations to ensure permits, processes, and equipment remain compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Identify potential safety or regulatory violations and recommend corrective actions to address deficiencies and mitigate risks. Analyze incident and injury data to identify trends, develop preventive measures, and improve overall workplace safety performance. Communicate updates to safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to key stakeholders, ensuring timely implementation and annual review of all health and safety programs. Perform safety inspections and procedural audits, exercising sound judgment and authority to implement immediate corrective actions when necessary. Review safety policies, procedures, incident reports, and related documentation, driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, complete required reporting, and ensure accurate documentation within corporate risk management and safety systems. Develop and deliver training related to corrective actions, safety procedures, and compliance requirements to ensure employee understanding and accountability. Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as proposed legislative changes, to ensure ongoing compliance. Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred 3+ years' experience in safety and sustainability management. Strong knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA hazard communications, accident investigation, and safety training methods. Good understanding of 5s Principles and application thereof. Good understanding of Gemba Walk Principles and Applications. Knowledge of industry best practices. Proficient in MS Office. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Business Partners. #JDP #J-18808-Ljbffr