Project/Program Manager

Horizontal Talent; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent seeks a Project/Program Manager to support safety operations on the production floor, partnering with operations and EHS teams to move actions from identification through closure.

You will lead incident investigations, track corrective actions, and provide real-time coaching to reinforce safe work practices while coordinating with multiple functions to ensure accountability and continuous improvement on site in Reading, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in manufacturing operations, safety/EHS support, industrial hygiene, program management, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of incident investigation, behavioral-based safety practices, contractor safety, and pre-production safety review processes.
• Comfortable spending time on the production floor and coaching safe behaviors in real time.
• Strong organization and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate across teams, manage follow-up, and keep priorities moving to completion.
• Familiarity with PIT operations and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Support incident reporting and documentation in the safety system, ensuring information is captured accurately and promptly.
• Assist with incident investigations by gathering facts, building timelines, and supporting root cause and corrective action development.
• Track corrective actions through closure, monitor aging items, identify blocked tasks, and escalate risks as needed.
• Partner with operations leadership and EHS to support pre-shift safety briefings and follow-through on site priorities.
• Conduct behavioral safety observations on the production floor with real-time coaching and reinforcement of safe work practices.
• Oversee contractor onboarding activities, including daily oversight, competency verification, and ongoing monitoring.
• Support completion of pre-production safety review checklists and related readiness activities.
• Maintain a strong floor presence to reinforce SOP adherence, housekeeping standards, PIT patterns, and overall safety.

Skills

Incident reporting

Root cause analysis

Safety coordination

Pre-production safety

Contractor onboarding

Documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a driven Project/Program Manager to support safety operations on the production floor, partnering with operations and EHS teams to keep actions moving from identification through closure. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping improve safety execution, strengthen floor presence, and support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support incident reporting and documentation in the applicable safety system, helping ensure information is captured accurately and promptly.
• Assist with incident investigations by gathering facts, building timelines, and supporting root cause and corrective action development.
• Track corrective actions through closure, including monitoring aging items, identifying blocked tasks, and escalating risks when needed.
• Partner with operations leadership and EHS to support pre-shift safety briefings and follow-through on site safety priorities.
• Conduct behavioral safety observations on the production floor, providing real-time coaching and reinforcing safe work practices.
• Oversee contractor onboarding activities, including daily oversight, competency verification, and ongoing monitoring.
• Support completion of pre-production safety review checklists and related readiness activities.
• Maintain a strong floor presence to help reinforce SOP adherence, housekeeping expectations, PIT patterns, and overall operational safety standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, EHS, Facilities, Maintenance, Engineering, and Learning and Development to remove barriers and resolve safety-related issues.
• Provide regular updates on open actions, risks, trends, and closure progress to site leadership.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in manufacturing operations, safety/EHS support, industrial hygiene, program management, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of incident investigation, behavioral-based safety practices, contractor safety, and pre-production safety review processes.
• Comfortable spending time on the production floor and coaching safe behaviors in real time.
• Strong organization and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate across teams, manage follow-up, and keep priorities moving to completion.
• Familiarity with PIT operations and housekeeping standards.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with an incident or safety management system similar to AUSTIN.
• Background in operational safety coordination or production floor leadership.
• Experience supporting corrective action tracking and closure reporting.
• Ability to identify risks quickly and escalation appropriately.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and every candidate has an equitable opportunity to succeed. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join a team that supports respect, belonging, and continuous improvement.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $22 - $50 per hour based on qualifications and experience.