Safety Manager

Spring Valley; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Valley in Ohio is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety across eight manufacturing facilities, promoting a proactive safety culture and reducing injuries.

You will develop and enforce policies, conduct audits, oversee OSHA compliance, and report KPI trends to senior leadership. Travel up to 25% and partner with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive Safety & Health experience, preferably manufacturing.
• Professional certification(s) in Safety, Health, Environmental preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA and related regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to analyze data and trends.
• Willingness to travel to facilities, up to 25% of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and enforce safety policies and programs across eight facilities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA and local regulations.
• Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities with preventive actions.
• Establish safety training programs for employees and leadership.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations; track corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA 300/301 records and safety KPIs; report to leadership.
• Coordinate Safety Committee meetings and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as safety resource for management and employees.

Skills

Safety data analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/OSH or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Description

Spring Valley is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven Safety Manager to lead and strengthen the safety culture across our eight manufacturing facilities. This position will provide strategic leadership and hands-on support to promote a safe work environment, reduce work-related injuries and illnesses, and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and company standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, implement, and enforce company-wide safety policies, procedures, and programs across all eight manufacturing facilities in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA requirements.
• Continuously review and update safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory changes, industry standards, and company requirements.
• Identify safety risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risk and improve overall safety performance.
• Develop and implement comprehensive Safety and Health programs, systems, and processes that establish clear expectations and promote a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization.
• Partner with plant leadership, supervisors, and employees to promote safety awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections and audits at all facilities; identify hazards, document findings, establish required corrective actions, and follow up to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee the investigation of all work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, and near misses. Identify root causes and develop corrective action plans designed to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate and timely company safety records, including OSHA 300 Logs, OSHA 301 Forms, incident records, safety metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare and analyze reports on employee injuries, incidents, safety trends, and other key metrics; provide recommendations to leadership based on findings.
• Establish and monitor safety KPIs across all facilities and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Coordinate and facilitate periodic Safety Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, maintaining meeting records, tracking action items, and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and management across all manufacturing locations.
• Maintain accurate and current employee safety training records within the Company's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Ensure required regulatory postings, documentation, permits, and records are maintained at each facility.
• Serve as a resource to management and employees regarding safety requirements, hazard identification, incident prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local safety regulations and communicate applicable requirements and recommended actions to company leadership.
• Interact with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other regulatory agencies as necessary, including assisting with inspections, inquiries, and compliance matters.
• Support the development of emergency response procedures, safety drills, and business continuity plans as needed.
• Promote a proactive, company-wide safety culture through communication, employee engagement, coaching, and recognition of safe behaviors.
• Travel to company manufacturing facilities as needed to conduct audits, training, investigations, and provide on-site safety support.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Safety & Health experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Professional certification(s) in Safety, Health, Environmental, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards related to workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and standards applicable to manufacturing operations; knowledge of DOT and EPA requirements preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and locations simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions to reduce risk and improve safety performance.
• Willingness and ability to travel to company facilities, expected to be less than 25% of working time.

Preferred Skills And Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, plant managers, and senior leadership.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify potential risks and proactively develop practical solutions.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple facilities.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of safety program development, implementation, and administration.
• Ability to coach and develop employees and leaders to improve safety performance and accountability.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and follow-through.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on safety support.