Safety Manager

Ingevity; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity seeks an experienced EHS professional to lead safety and health initiatives at our Covington site. You will drive program implementation, mentor teams, and partner with Operations to embed a strong safety culture.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial safety, knowledge of OSHA/PSM, and a proactive, data-driven mindset to improve processes and compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Science, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in occupational safety and health in an industrial environment; chemical manufacturing experience is preferred.
• CSP certification is preferred but not required, candidates should be willing to pursue it.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure compliance with health and safety regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Lead the site's Safety and Health programs, including Contractor Safety and MOC processes.
• Serve as SME and facilitator for ergonomics program; lead safety team and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Investigate accidents and illnesses to identify root causes and preventive actions; drive continuous improvement of safety systems.
• Support environmental compliance activities and participate in safety audits and corporate initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Science, Engineering, or related field

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Family Group: Safety, Health, & Environmental Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people's lives? Meet Ingevity. At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person's unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we'd love for you to join Ingevity! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety, health, environmental, and regulatory performance of our site. You will play a key role in supporting compliance initiatives, driving continuous improvement in safety and environmental management systems, and helping advance Ingevity's sustainability goals through effective data management and operational partnership.

What You'll Do:

• Help ensure compliance with all health and safety regulatory requirements, as well as company health, safety, and security policies.
• Effectively implement safety and health initiatives while communicating a proactive safety message across all levels of the organization.
• Lead the site's Security Program and support all aspects of site Safety and Health programs, including the Contractor Safety Program.
• Implement all elements of Process Safety Management (PSM) in alignment with company initiatives.
• Administer the site's Management of Change (MOC) program.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert and facilitator for the ergonomics program.
• Lead the safety team to ensure departmental objectives and responsibilities are completed effectively and on time.
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to foster collaboration and strengthen safety culture across the site.
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses to determine causes, identify preventive measures, and lead root cause resolution efforts.
• Evaluate existing safety programs and recommend improvements that enhance employee safety and operational effectiveness.
• Support the continuous improvement of the Ingevity Safety Management System through participation in corporate initiatives, special teams, and safety audits.
• Conduct or coordinate air quality and noise monitoring to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industrial hygiene best practices.
• Collaborate with medical professionals to assess workplace health risks and develop strategies to address employee health concerns.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret occupational illness and accident data to support informed decision-making.
• Interpret safety regulations for internal stakeholders and maintain awareness of the impact of ISO/IATF 16949 requirements on site operations and support functions.
• Ensure effective processes are in place for reporting, resolving, and responding to unsafe conditions.
• Conduct routine safety observations and lead or participate in safety meetings and presentations.
• Manage the annual departmental budget and ensure spending aligns with established financial goals.
• Provide backup support for environmental compliance activities as needed.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated ability to lead safety initiatives and contribute to the development of operational and safety management systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in occupational safety and health and/or industrial hygiene within an industrial environment; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred, though not required.
• Candidates should be willing to pursue certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations applicable to chemical manufacturing environments, including Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Strong organizational, observational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing business priorities.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, consensus-building, and relationship management skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Observe and hear warning signs and signals throughout all areas of the facility.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Walk stairs across multiple floors and climb ladders as needed.
• Sit for extended periods while using a computer, keyboard, and mouse.

Work Environment:

• In an office environment.
• Outdoors.
• Within an industrial manufacturing setting.
• In a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 23 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,600 people. For more information, visit Ingevity.com.