Safety Manager

Safety Manager – Manufacturing (EHS/SHE)
Wallingford, CT

$110,000 - $130,000/year
We are seeking a Safety Manager to lead site Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs in a manufacturing environment with our client company. This role is responsible for regulatory compliance, occupational health, industrial hygiene, safety training, emergency preparedness, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.

The Safety Manager will partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, strengthen safety culture, and improve overall site safety performance. Experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable manufacturing and transportation regulations, OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, site audits, and SHE management system requirements. Serve as Lead Auditor when needed.
• Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health: Manage industrial hygiene monitoring, occupational health programs, reporting, and documentation in partnership with the site medical team.
• Safety Culture and Risk Management: Lead site safety initiatives, hazard recognition programs, behavioral safety activities, and the Safety Committee to drive proactive risk reduction.
• Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate emergency response planning and site readiness for spills, fires, workplace injuries, and other emergencies. Track follow-up actions to completion.
• Safety Training and Certifications: Develop and deliver required safety training, manage employee certifications and training records, maintain the annual training plan, and support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives.
• Incident Investigation: Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Safety Documentation: Develop and maintain safety procedures, work instructions, training materials, incident reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Operational Excellence: Partner with Operations to improve workplace safety, housekeeping, and organization through 5S programs, Gemba walks, safety audits, and corrective action tracking.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor safety performance, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure timely completion of assigned actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE/EHS) experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable OSHA standards, SHE regulations, safety compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies, auditors, and regulatory officials.
• Required certifications and qualifications to serve as the site SHE leader for applicable Safety and Environmental functions.
• Experience with industrial hygiene, incident investigation, root cause analysis, safety training, emergency response, and corrective action management.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and safety management systems preferred.

Key Skills

• Safety leadership and risk assessment
• OSHA compliance and regulatory reporting
• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) / Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) management
• Industrial hygiene and occupational health
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Safety audits and compliance documentation
• Employee training and safety certifications
• Behavioral safety and hazard identification
• 5S, Gemba walks, and continuous improvement
• Problem-solving, prioritization, and fact-based decision-making
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines

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