Manager, Health & Safety

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; Albion Township (MI); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid parental leave

Paid family leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead the site’s safety program and drive a proactive culture focused on risk reduction and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with plant leadership to integrate safety into daily operations, develop training, and oversee incident investigations and corrective actions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, 3+ years handling occupational health issues, and 5+ years in manufacturing.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with occupational health and safety regulatory issues.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene and safety, OSHA regulations, and hazard communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and drive safe operating practices.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and continuous improvement of plant health and safety strategy and programs.
• Serve as primary site leader for health and safety, guiding regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Partner with plant leadership to embed safety into daily operations and culture.
• Design and deliver health and safety training for employees and leaders.
• Oversee audits, investigations, corrective actions, and performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

Conhecimentos

Industrial hygiene

OSHA regulations

Communication

Project management

Travel

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related field

Ferramentas

MS Windows

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!

• Virtual Medical Services

• Fertility and adoption benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid family leave

• Company provided Salay Continuance (Short- term Disability)

• Company paid life insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available!

About the Role:

The Health and Safety Manager serves as the senior site leader for health and safety, providing strategic direction, technical expertise, and day-to-day leadership for all plant health and safety programs. The Health and Safety Manager partners with plant leadership to drive a proactive safety culture, manage risk, ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that protect employees and support operational performance.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the plant’s health and safety strategy, programs and performance objectives in alignment with company and operational goals.

• Serve as the primary site leader for health and safety, providing expert guidance to plant leadership, supervisors and employees on regulatory compliance, risk management and safe operating practices.

• Partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership team to strengthen accountability, embed safety into daily operations and support a proactive safety culture.

• Lead the design and delivery of health and safety training programs to ensure employees and leaders are equipped to recognize hazards, manage risk and work safely.

• Oversee site audits and inspections, evaluate findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Lead and/or oversee incident, injury and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning and follow-up.

• Monitor and report on site health and safety performance, including analysis of leading and lagging indicators, identification of trends and presentation of recommendations to plant leadership.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local health and safety regulations, and serve as the primary site contact during regulatory inspections, agency inquiries and investigations.

• Lead the development, review and maintenance of health and safety policies, procedures and written programs.

• Partner with HR, Operations and other stakeholders to manage workers’ compensation cases, support return-to-work efforts and reduce injury-related costs.

• Lead critical risk management efforts, including industrial hygiene, PPE, hazard communication and other high-risk activities, as applicable.

• Support the introduction of new chemicals, materials, processes and equipment by ensuring appropriate hazard reviews, documentation, communication and controls are in place.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Environmental teams to support capital projects, process changes and operational improvements through effective safety risk assessment and control measures.

• Support environmental compliance efforts, as needed, in coordination with the Knauf Environmental team.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of required health and safety documentation, records and regulatory reporting.

• Notify regulatory agencies as required and lead the appropriate internal response, documentation and corrective action for reportable events or compliance concerns.

What You'll Need:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related field preferred

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with occupational health and safety regulatory issues.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene and safety, occupational health and hazard communication

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements

• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo

• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to quickly analyze information and make pragmatic decisions that will benefit the organization

• Ability to educate and train others in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

• Ability to motivate others and gain buy-in as it relates to health and safety issues/topics

• Ability to work hands-on in corporate and industrial environments

• Ability to manage large projects within scope and budget

• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time

• Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.