Safety Leader

Samsung SDI America Inc.; New Carlisle (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung SDI America Inc. seeks a Safety Leader to establish and manage the occupational health and safety management system for a new manufacturing site, aiming for zero incidents through proactive risk management.

You will lead safety activities across production, facilities, construction, and contractor operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a strong safety culture by applying global standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related field required.
• Experience in safety management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Experience managing regulatory inspections and interactions with government agencies.
• Proficiency in English and/or local language with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and oversight of the site's Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, standards, and corporate requirements.
• Lead risk assessments and drive risk reduction initiatives across site operations.
• Establish and maintain safety programs for production, facilities, logistics, and construction activities.
• Manage contractor and supplier safety performance and compliance.
• Implement and oversee PTW and LOTO programs.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs.
• Conduct safety reviews for new equipment, processes, and facility modifications.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory inspections and government agency interactions.
• Establish emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills and exercises.
• Monitor safety KPIs and report to site leadership.
• Partner with global teams to deploy safety standards and drive improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Safety Leader is responsible for establishing and managing the occupational health and safety management system for a newly established manufacturing site and driving the achievement of a zero-incident workplace through proactive risk management.

This position leads all safety-related activities across production, facilities, construction projects, and contractor operations, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and regulatory requirements.

The Safety Leader promotes a strong safety culture by implementing global safety standards and company policies, driving continuous improvement in safety performance and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the site's Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, standards, and corporate requirements.
• Lead risk assessments and drive risk reduction initiatives across site operations.
• Establish and maintain safety management programs for production, facilities, logistics, and construction activities.
• Manage contractor and supplier safety performance and compliance.
• Implement and oversee critical safety programs, including Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to enhance employee safety awareness and competency.
• Conduct safety reviews for new equipment, processes, and facility modifications.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and government agency interactions.
• Establish emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills and exercises.
• Monitor safety KPIs and provide regular performance reports to site leadership.
• Partner with corporate and cross-functional teams to deploy global safety standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in safety management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable safety compliance requirements.
• Experience managing regulatory inspections and interactions with government agencies.
• Proficiency in English and/or the local language with strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the battery, electronics, chemical, or automotive manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting greenfield projects, facility start-ups, or expansion projects.
• Professional safety certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), Certified Industrial Safety Engineer, or equivalent.
• Experience implementing and managing Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Experience working in a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience establishing and managing Emergency Response and Business Continuity Management (BCM) programs.