Safety Manager

Ridge Corporation; Frazeysburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible)

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Quarterly/annual bonus potential

Company laptop, phone, and expense Re-

Team-focused culture with events

Job summary

Ridge Corporation in Ohio is seeking a hands-on Safety Manager to shape safety culture across our manufacturing campuses. You will partner with leadership, work on the production floor, and drive proactive initiatives to improve daily safety.

The role requires leading safety across three locations, conducting risk assessments and training, ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance, managing incidents, and developing policies while advancing a strong, team-focused safety program.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental / Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• 5+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental compliance regulations and EPA permits, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute safety strategies across three manufacturing locations.
• Drive a proactive, behavior-based safety culture by partnering with leadership to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Serve as a trusted safety resource across all departments.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs.
• Ensure OSHA & EPA compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Manage hazard communication programs, including SDS and chemical safety.
• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Monitor workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Lead emergency preparedness efforts and serve as a first responder.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Communication

Education

B.S. in Environmental / Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Job description

Job Title: Safety Manager

Location: Pataskala, OH and Frazeysburg, OH

Salary: Negotiable; Based upon experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Description:

We're looking for a hands-on Safety Manager to play a key role in shaping safety culture across our growing manufacturing facilities.

This is a high-visibility role where you'll partner directly with leadership, work closely with employees on the production floor, and drive initiatives that make a measurable difference in how work gets done safely every day.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Lead and execute safety strategies across three manufacturing locations
• Drive a proactive, behavior-based safety culture by partnering with leadership to integrate safety into daily operations
• Serve as a trusted safety resource across all departments
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations
• Develop and deliver safety training programs
• Ensure OSHA & EPA compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping
• Manage hazard communication programs, including SDS and chemical safety
• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and documentation
• Monitor workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs
• Lead emergency preparedness efforts and serve as a first responder
• Spend significant time on the production floor engaging employees and identifying improvement opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• B.S. in Environmental / Occupational Health and Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial environments developing safety programs, training, and procedures
• Strong working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
• Strong working knowledge of environmental compliance regulations, (EPA) required permits, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible after 30 days)
• 401(k) with company match + immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO program
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Quarterly/annual bonus potential
• Company laptop, phone, and expense reimbursement
• Team-focused culture with employee events, food trucks, and more

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.