Safety Manager

Daifuku North America; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku North America is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee safety functions across manufacturing sites. You will lead training, policies, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring OSHA compliance and high safety standards. Travel to job sites will be frequent to support project teams and customers.

The role requires strong communication, formal safety program development, and the ability to work with operations to address safety concerns and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of safety experience in manufacturing.
• Proven track record developing training and conducting safety talks.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and site safety programs.
• Ability to travel 60% of the time and work weekends/holidays as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety program development, including JHA, PPE, and incident reviews.
• Conduct safety meetings, trainings, and site inspections across projects.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and manage incident investigations.
• Prepare periodic safety reports and audits for leadership.
• Coordinate with project teams and customers on safety expectations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigations

Employee training

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

OSHA 500

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of Senior Safety Manager – the Safety Manager is responsible for overall safety functions including monitoring and promoting a safe and secure work environment, conducting safety meetings, training and inspections and ensuring the company complies with state and federal regulations on health and safety in the workplace. The Safety Manager is responsible for managing and supporting the safety team with all safety functions. The Safety Manager must be able to establish a good working relationship with the operation group and communicate any safety concerns or issue to the Senior Safety manager.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Policies and Procedures:

• Create safety training PowerPoints, review, and approve Job Hazard Analysis following the process in place
• Develop / Create safety talks that are pertinent to current events
• Ensure all PPE is up to date according to OSHA and NFPA 70e standards,
• Ensure each project has updated Site Safety Plan
• Initiate incident reviews and attend to ensure the root cause has been addressed, and corrective actions are in place
• Submit Weekly, Monthly, and Annual reports as required.

Site Inspection:

• Visit jobsites and perform safety audits with the project teams (2/3-week rotation to each site)
• Audit Pre-Task Plans while on site
• Work one on one with the safety members to ensure they are keeping proper records and the SharePoint is up to date.
• Represent / Assist the Senior Safety Manager/ Senior Executive Safety Manager in all OSHA compliance inspections.
• Conduct and/or assist with incident investigations for any work-related accidents or illness and perform incident reviews with the team.
• Work cross-functionally with the Senior Safety Manager and Senior Executive Safety Manager.
• Attend customer weekly meetings

Legal Requirements and Liaisons:

• Verify compliance with Federal, State and Local facility and safety requirements.
• Implement and maintain safety activities and records for compliance.

Safety Concerns:

• Ensure escalation of safety issues or concerns on site are communicated to the Senior Safety Manager within 30 minutes
• Direct the safety team members on projects, ensure we are asking questions during audits to understand the “why” of any coaching events
• Work with project management to identify needs for additional temporary/permanent staffing in conjunction with site EHS requirements.
• Work with Documentation to ensure safety scope is updated in the equipment manuals and to create Safety Technical Bulletins

Training and Meeting:

• Facilitate monthly safety meetings
• Conduct mandated training for employees at hire as required.
• Facilitate training presentations of safety policies and procedures as requested by management.
• Conduct OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Classes as needed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS and ABILITIES

• Ability to interface effectively with customers and project team
• Must be able to travel at least 60% of time
• Be flexible to visit and/or be assigned to work sites on a short- or long-term basis
• Possess strong oral and written communication
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Required to follow and understand work rules and procedures
• Must follow safety guidelines established for work areas
• Required to be present at work on time
• Must be able to establish good working relationship with the team
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors, take appropriate action, be fair, firm and consistent.
• Must be able to deliver coaching in a positive manner
• Must be able to think outside of the box, be a part of the solution and keep the project moving in a safe manner
• Must be able to address issues to Project Management and Senior Safety Manager for immediate attention
• Hold Safety Coordinators responsible and accountable for their positions
• Must be able to give direction to Safety Coordinators, follow up to ensure the expectations are being met and provide regular feedback to the Senior Safety Manager

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma

Certifications

• OSHA 500

KNOWLEDGE (Equipment, Tools, Principles, Software, Math, etc.) & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

• Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout
• NFPA 70e
• ANSI/RIA R15.06 standards helpful
• Permit Required Confined Spaces
• Falls to the same level / from heights
• Rigging
• PPE
• JHA / PTP / SOP / BKM
• MEWP

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Windows OS
• Outlook
• Must be able to type proficiently.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a Safety Specialist in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing PowerPoint presentations and conducting employee training sessions, including training delivered through interpreters or translators.
• Experience working in diverse and multicultural workplaces.
• Strong knowledge of and experience ensuring compliance with federal and state OSHA regulations and requirements

Job Posting Min Salary

Job Posting Max Salary