Manager, Safety (IL) (1440)

Job Summary

The Safety Manager job family is responsible for leading occupational safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and injury prevention initiatives across manufacturing, construction, and industrial operations. This role develops, implements, and continuously improves safety management systems and programs to promote a safe and healthy workplace while supporting operational excellence. Responsibilities include OSHA compliance, safety training, hazard identification and risk mitigation, incident investigation, contractor safety management, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene, machine and equipment safety, behavioral safety, safety culture development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position collaborates closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Human Resources, Operations, and external contractors to ensure effective integration of safety requirements into all aspects of business operations.

Essential Functions

•  Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards, and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve occupational safety programs and policies.
• Lead manufacturing, industrial, and construction safety initiatives supporting operational and project activities.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and risk mitigation activities.
• Develop and oversee Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action implementation, and effectiveness verification.
• Administer Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and hazardous energy control programs.
• Oversee machine guarding and equipment safety compliance.
• Manage Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety programs and material handling safety requirements.
• Implement and maintain electrical safety programs, including NFPA 70E compliance.
• Manage hot work, welding, cutting, fire prevention, and permit systems.
• Oversee confined space entry and permit-to-work programs.
• Administer fall protection and working-at-heights programs.
• Conduct PPE hazard assessments and manage PPE programs.
•  Support industrial hygiene monitoring, occupational exposure assessments, and respiratory protection programs.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, emergency response, and fire prevention activities.
•  Maintain OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, compliance audits, and inspection readiness.
•  Develop and deliver safety training programs and employee engagement initiatives.
•  Establish safety performance metrics, dashboards, leading indicators, lagging indicators, and KPI reporting.
•  Promote a positive safety culture and leadership accountability throughout the organization.
•  Support Management of Change (MOC) reviews and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Human Resources, and Operations to improve workplace safety.
•  Integrate safety principles into Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement processes.

Essential Functions (Continued)

· Leads facility safety programs and safety personnel.

· Develops and manages site safety objectives and improvement plans.

· Oversees regulatory compliance audits and agency interactions.

· Manages contractor safety programs and construction-related safety requirements.

· Directs incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

• Oversees industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and occupational exposure monitoring activities.
• Manages MOC reviews and safety requirements for facility changes.
• Drives safety culture initiatives and employee engagement programs.
• Leads safety performance reviews and KPI management processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant safety management experience.
• Ability to independently develop and manage comprehensive safety programs.
• Experience managing OSHA compliance initiatives and regulatory inspections.
• Experience managing contractor safety and construction-related hazards.
• Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis efforts.
• Experience managing safety performance metrics and reporting results to leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership experience directing safety personnel and programs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, operational risks, and safety controls.

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

Language Requirement

Travel Requirements