Health & Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead and oversee all environmental, health, and safety initiatives at a 300 person manufacturing facility.

Salary target is $130k and 5%+ bonus for 3-5 years experience. Salary and bonus could be increased for more experience and with the Environmental knowledge. 

This individual will serve as the site's subject matter expert for health and safety, reporting to the EHS Director and partnering closely with operations, leadership, and employees to ensure regulatory compliance, minimize risk, and foster a culture where safety is a core value.

If you have the Environmental experience this can grow into a higher level role. 

The Health & Safety Manager will champion continuous improvement initiatives, lead compliance programs, and drive employee engagement in creating a safe and healthy workplace.

Key ResponsibilitiesHealth & Safety Leadership

• Lead and manage all site health and safety programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA requirements.
• Serve as the primary resource for health and safety guidance, policy interpretation, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with plant leadership and operations teams to integrate safe work practices into daily operations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, hazard recognition, and proactive risk mitigation throughout the organization.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct and oversee safety audits, workplace inspections, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis efforts, and corrective action implementation.
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, compliance reporting, and required documentation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure organizational compliance with all applicable health and safety standards.

Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Programs

• Administer the site's industrial hygiene program, including exposure monitoring, assessments, and reporting.
• Evaluate workplace conditions and recommend improvements to reduce employee exposure risks.
• Support environmental, occupational health, and safety initiatives as required.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver health and safety training programs for employees and leadership teams.
• Maintain training records and documentation to ensure compliance and readiness for audits.
• Lead safety committees, employee engagement initiatives, and continuous improvement programs focused on workplace safety.
• Communicate safety performance metrics, trends, and lessons learned to employees and management.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor the EHS Technician.
• Oversee the maintenance, inspection, and effectiveness of safety equipment and systems throughout the facility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive sustainable health and safety improvements.

QualificationsRequired

• 3-5 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) or Health & Safety roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Experience leading safety audits, compliance initiatives, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Demonstrated experience influencing and coaching leaders and frontline employees on safety best practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to effectively engage employees in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
• Experience with industrial hygiene monitoring programs, including airborne fiber or similar exposure monitoring.