Data-Driven Safety & Ergonomics Leader

Socket.dev; Godfrey (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a Safety Manager to drive injury reduction across hourly workforces and lead ergonomic initiatives in a high-growth industrial environment. You will own KPI development, analyze injury data, and implement data-driven safety solutions across multiple sites.

You will collaborate with plant leadership to embed safety into daily operations, conduct root-cause analyses, and lead targeted safety training while ensuring OSHA compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive safety leadership in manufacturing, recycling, or heavy industrial environments
• Proven track record of reducing workplace injuries
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CPE strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and drive injury reduction strategies for hourly workforce
• Establish, monitor, and improve safety KPIs (e.g., TRIR, DART, musculoskeletal injury rates)
• Conduct ergonomic assessments targeting repetitive motion, lifting, and material handling risks
• Design and implement ergonomic solutions including engineering controls and workstation redesigns
• Partner with Plant General Managers to integrate safety into daily production activities
• Lead root cause analyses for injuries and ensure sustainable corrective actions
• Analyze safety data trends to identify high-risk areas
• Deliver safety training to hourly employees and supervisors
• Conduct routine OSHA compliance audits and ensure adherence to standards
• Drive accountability for achieving safety performance targets
• Translate safety data into actionable operational improvements
• Collaborate with operations teams to track safety metrics
• Provide recommendations for safety-related investments (ergonomics, equipment)
• Identify trends to reduce risk and improve site safety
• Serve as safety SME for assigned sites and advise leadership
• Participate in site leadership meetings and contribute to overall performance
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives for safety and productivity

Skills

Safety analytics

Ergonomics program

OSHA compliance

KPI management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene

Professional Certifications CSP/ASP/CPE preferred

Job description

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a Safety Manager to drive injury reduction across hourly workforces and lead ergonomic initiatives in a high-growth industrial environment. You will own KPI development, analyze injury data, and implement data-driven safety solutions across multiple sites.

You will collaborate with plant leadership to embed safety into daily operations, conduct root-cause analyses, and lead targeted safety training while ensuring OSHA compliance and continuous improvement.