Senior Safety Manager

Description

Position Summary:

Leeco Steel is a leading supplier of carbon, HSLA and alloy steels from the premier mills worldwide. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Senior Safety Manager will oversee safety-related tasks at all of Leeco Steel's facilities across North America. This role works closely with many teams to ensure compliance, promote a strong safety culture and drive risk reduction initiatives. This position requires 30-50% travel and regular in-person attendance at a Leeco office or facility when not traveling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and ongoing improvement of EHS programs, policies and procedures across all Leeco Steel locations

• Conduct and support EHS audits, inspections and compliance evaluations

• Partner with teams to identify hazards, assess risk and implment effective safety controls

• Lead incident investigations (including near misses) and root cause analysis; ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained

• Support regulatory compliance efforts, including OSHA and environmental requirements, reporting, and documentation

• Maintain required EHS documentation and records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics; support development of KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives

• Collaborate with HR and leadership on workers’ compensation claims, injury management, and return-to-work programs

• Support and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels

• Promote a strong safety culture by engaging employees and reinforcing safe work practices

• Assist with emergency preparedness, drills, and compliance activities across facilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies as needed to support compliance and safety initiatives

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable safety and environmental regulations

• Experience supporting EHS programs within a manufacturing environment

• Proven ability to conduct audits, investigations, and risk assessments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities

• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field required

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or similar preferred

• OSHA 30-hour certification required; OSHA 500 and other advanced certifications are a plus

• First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain) preferred

• 5-8+ years of experience in environmental health and safety, preferably in manufacturing

• Experience with workers' compensation processes and injury management

• Experience supporting regulatory audits, reporting and compliance activities

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