Safety Manager

Socket.dev; Erie (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) with company match

Disability and life insurance

Health club reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Heidtman Steel in Erie, MI is seeking a Safety Manager to lead our plant safety program and ensure compliance with QMS/EMS guidelines. You will drive safety training, audits, and risk assessments while coordinating with the Safety Director and operations teams.

The role emphasizes strong communication skills, OSHA/EPA knowledge, and the ability to implement corrective actions and preventive measures. Travel up to 50 days per year may be required.

Qualifications

• Five years of management or engineering experience in safety and environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with environmental control and OSHA regulations.
• Degree in safety or engineering preferred.
• OSHA 30 hour general industry certification preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to present findings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate plant safety program, adhering to targets and objectives.
• Assist Safety Director with safety and environmental activities, training and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance.
• Conduct safety meetings, review SHOC cards, promote safety awareness
• Assist with new hire safety orientation.
• Help facilitate the creation and update of WJSAs and training materials and audits.
• Conduct inspections and audits, PPE audits and frequent interaction with employees.
• Coordinate with third party administrator for insurance filings and light-duty coordination.
• Assist with ergonomics analysis, update EAPs, guarding analysis.
• Track and report near miss events and corrective actions.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA regulations knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Degree in safety or engineering

Job description

Description

Heidtman Steel is looking to add a Safety Manager to our team in Erie, MI. The Safety Manger will ADHERE TO ALL QMS & EMS REQUIREMENTS AS STATED IN THE Q&E MANUAL & PROCEDURES. Employee should be aware of the Q&E policy, the significant environmental impacts of their work activities, key EMS roles and responsibilities, procedures that apply to their work and the importance of conformance with QMS & EMS requirements. Employee also should understand the potential consequences of not following QMS & EMS requirements. MAINTAINS ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION DOCUMENTATION THROUGH USE OF MANUAL AND PC SYSTEMS.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitate plant safety program, adhering to targets and objectives.
• Assist Safety Director with safety and environmental activities, training and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance.
• Conduct safety meetings, review SHOC cards, promote safety awareness
• Assist with new hire safety orientation.
• Help facilitate the creation and update of JSA’s, work Instructions, training videos, testing, safety and environmental audits, risk assessment and record keeping.
• Conduct inspections and audits, PPE audits and frequent interaction with employees.
• Communicate with third party administrator (Insurance Company) filing claims and assist with coordinating light duty assignments.
• Assist operations with APQP’s, facilitate ergonomic analysis, update EAP’s, Guarding analysis.
• Track and report near miss events.
• Review and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist Operations and maintenance with solutions for unsafe conditions.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of management or engineering experience in the area of safety, environmental compliance, training and a familiarity with environmental control and OSHA regulations.
• Degree in safety or engineering preferred.
• OSHA 30 hour general industry certification preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Good knowledge of environmental standards (EPA)
• Must have great communication skills both verbally and written.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and data presentation.
• Ability to travel up to 50 days per year.

Position Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs., climb stairs, walk long distances.
• Occasionally work in hot or cold environments, on floor activities can result in getting dirty.
• Some areas will require hearing protection.

Company Information:

Heidtman Steel is a leading service center network with over 70 years of excellence in steel processing and customer-focused solutions. As a family-owned company, we are proud to combine innovation with a strong 'can-do' attitude, delivering tailored solutions to customers ranging from large OEMs to small job shops.

We value our employees as our most important resource and foster a supportive, family-like environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with Return-on-equity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match and flexible spending account
• Company paid disability and life insurance benefits
• Health club reimbursement and tuition assistance and more!