Safety & Ergonomics Manager - Injury Reduction

Liberty-Tire-Recycling,-LL; Godfrey (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a Safety Manager - Bilingual to lead injury reduction across multiple sites, with a strong focus on ergonomics and data-driven decision making. You will drive KPI ownership, implement ergonomic improvements, and partner with plant leadership to embed safety in daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive safety leadership in manufacturing or heavy industrial settings, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and certifications such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in manufacturing, recycling, or heavy industrial environments.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CPE strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret safety data.
• Experience developing and implementing ergonomics programs and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with operations and frontline teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; highly organized and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive injury reduction strategies across assigned sites with focus on hourly workforce safety.
• Establish, monitor and improve key safety KPIs (TRIR, DART, MSIs) and near-miss reporting.
• 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 GMs and operations to integrate safety into daily production activities.
• Lead root cause analyses and ensure sustainable corrective actions.
• Analyze injury data trends to identify high-risk areas and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver safety and ergonomics training to hourly employees and supervisors.
• Conduct routine safety audits to ensure OSHA compliance and company standards.
• Drive accountability for safety performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Ergonomics program development

OSHA compliance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

5+ years safety leadership experience in manufacturing/recycling/heavy industry

Job description

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a Safety Manager - Bilingual to lead injury reduction across multiple sites, with a strong focus on ergonomics and data-driven decision making. You will drive KPI ownership, implement ergonomic improvements, and partner with plant leadership to embed safety in daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive safety leadership in manufacturing or heavy industrial settings, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and certifications such as