Safety Manager
$130,000–$145,000 year
On-siteBardstown, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Lead all health and safety initiatives at the medium to large sized, unionized manufacturing facility in Bardstown, Kentucky, developing and maintaining programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Supervise and develop two direct reports while partnering with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and risk reduction. Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments; investigate incidents and near misses to implement corrective actions. Track key safety metrics, facilitate safety committee meetings, and lead emergency preparedness programs including drills. Maintain regulatory records and prepare documentation for inspections. Fully onsite role with no remote work option. Bachelor's degree and eight years of progressive safety experience required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive safety experience
- At least 5 years as a Manager in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing employees
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs
- Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA and state regulatory requirements
- Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments throughout the facility
- Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and injuries to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Track and report key safety metrics, including incident rates, corrective actions, and compliance activities
- Facilitate safety committee meetings and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives
- Lead emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills and training exercises
- Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, and human resources teams to ensure safety is integrated into all business processes
- Maintain regulatory records and prepare documentation for inspections and audits
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing workplace hazards and improving overall safety performance
- Lead and manage all aspects of the multi-building manufacturing facility's safety and health programs
- Supervise, coach, and develop two direct reports within the Health and Safety function
- This role is fully onsite
- There is no remote work option
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar certification
- Experience within food, consumer products, packaging, automotive, chemical, or other industrial manufacturing environments
- Experience implementing behavior-based safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of environmental compliance programs and regulations
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to build and sustain a culture where safety is a core value
- Proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills
- Results-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement
- Ability to balance regulatory compliance with operational effectiveness
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