Safety and Compliance Manager

A Hiring Company; Penrose (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Penrose seeks a Safety and Compliance Manager to improve safety programs and ensure compliance with regulations such as OSHA and ATF. Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time position requires a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and may involve outdoor elements.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as a safety specialist or in a similar role.
• Experience with explosives and prior experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or chemical industries.
• Familiarity with safety regulations including OSHA and ATF.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve safety programs to ensure employee safety.
• Perform risk and hazard analyses across operations.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health, and safety regulations.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team supports the Department of Defense, strengthens domestic production, preserves history, serves hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignites a passion for rocketry in youth. We seek a Safety and Compliance Manager at our Penrose location to build on existing policies, procedures, and programs and continually improve safety and compliance.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the safety of employees and the manufacturing plant by maintaining and improving safety programs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards (and other similar ones that may arise):
• OSHA regulations, including Process Safety Management
• ATF explosives regulations and state equivalents
• Department of Transportation HAZMAT regulations
• DODM 4145.26 DOD Contractor's Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives
• DODM 5100.76 Physical Security of AA&E
• ISO 9001
• AS9100

• Seek continual improvement of safety, processes, and equipment.
• Perform risk and hazard analyses across research, development, manufacturing, and testing operations.
• Maintain, write, and implement policies and procedures; ensure compliance with environment, health, and safety regulations; act as liaison with authorities.

Competencies, Experience, and Education

• Required: Ten years of experience as a safety specialist or in a similar role.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to enforce schedules and procedures (including informal leadership).
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and retain technical concepts in chemical and mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Degree or 10 years experience in a safety-related field; experience with explosives; prior experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or chemical industries; experience with hazardous materials.
• Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field; familiarity with the regulations listed in Essential Functions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Office and manufacturing environment, including outdoors.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds; frequent movement through a manufacturing environment.
• Use of personal protective equipment as appropriate.

Travel

Up to 10%

Position Type and Hours

Full-time, 9/80 schedule; at least 40 hours per week with possible overtime.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• PTO and 9 paid holidays

Work Authorization and EEO

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b. Estes Energetics provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additional information is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time.