Safety Manager

Niewohnerbros; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Niewohnerbros in the United States is seeking a Safety Manager to develop and lead programs ensuring a safe workplace and high-quality operations across agricultural, manufacturing, and retail sites. You will partner with leadership to drive regulatory compliance, prevent incidents, coach teams on safety standards, and prepare management reports with key metrics and action plans for executive leadership.

This role emphasizes cross-site collaboration and continuous improvement in safety

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of safety management experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance.
• Proven record conducting audits, inspections, and training.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations across industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead OSHA-compliant safety programs across sites.
• Perform risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Deliver safety training for onboarding and refreshers.
• Coordinate internal and external safety audits and analytics.
• Report safety metrics to executive leadership.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety management

Audits & inspections

Training delivery

Cross-site coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Job description

The Safety Manager develops and leads programs that ensure a safe workplace and high-quality operations across agricultural, manufacturing, and retail locations. This role partners with leadership and frontline staff to drive regulatory compliance, prevent accidents, and maintain standard safety processes.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & OSHA Compliance

• Build and maintain OSHA-compliant safety programs across all sites.
• Perform job hazard analyses, safety inspections, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA logs, injury reporting, and required documentation.
• Serve as the main contact for regulatory safety inspections.

Training & Engagement

• Deliver safety training for onboarding, role certifications, and annual refreshers.
• Coach leaders and frontline teams on compliance standards and workplace best practices.
• Encourage employee participation in safety and quality programs.

Audits, Claims & Metrics

• Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work efforts.
• Track key performance metrics, including audit completion rates and safety analytics.
• Coordinate internal and external compliance audits.

Teamwork & Operations

• Partner with facility managers to resolve operational risks efficiently.
• Clearly communicate workplace safety standards across all sites.
• Prepare metric reports and action plans for executive leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of combined experience in safety management.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards.
• Proven track record in conducting audits, inspections, and employee training.
• Experience supporting multi-site environments (agricultural, manufacturing, or retail).