Safety Manager

Sheakley; Goodwater (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Cell phone provided

401(k) match

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Hands-on Safety Manager to lead safety programs across two manufacturing sites in Goodwater and Eclectic, AL. You will oversee incident investigations, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance while guiding a team of six safety professionals.

Expect collaboration with operations to enhance safety culture and reduce risk. The role requires 5+ years in safety leadership, strong OSHA knowledge, and experience with LOTO, machine guarding, and PPE programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of safety leadership and management experience.
• Strong experience leading incident investigations.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards.
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs.
• Experience with machine guarding requirements.
• Experience managing PPE programs.
• Ability to support multiple manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall safety leadership for two manufacturing facilities.
• Lead all incident investigations and corrective action processes.
• Manage and develop a team of 6 direct reports, including 2 Safety Supervisors and 4 Safety Technicians.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1910 standards and company safety requirements.
• Review, develop, and improve safety programs, procedures, and policies.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, observations, and risk assessments.
• Track and manage safety reporting through both paper-based and digital systems.
• Lead safety meetings, training initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve safety performance and reduce risk.
• Monitor and improve LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Analyze injury trends and develop proactive risk reduction strategies.
• Promote a strong safety culture across both facilities.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigations

OSHA standards

LOTO programs

Machine guarding

PPE programs

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Multi-site management

Education

Safety degree

CHST/ASP/CSP/OHST

BCSP credential

Job description

Location: Goodwater, AL & Eclectic, AL

Site Coverage: Two manufacturing facilities (approximately 45 minutes apart)

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Direct Hire W2

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 Annually

Relocation Assistance: Available for Qualified Candidates (Case-by-Case Basis)

Annual Bonus: Performance-Based Bonus Paid Annually (Typically February/March) Based on Company and Individual Performance

Equipment Provided: Company Laptop & Cell Phone

Benefits: Full Benefits Package Including 401(k) with Company Match up to 4%

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Approximately 40 Hours Per Week

Additional Schedule Details: Occasional interaction with 2nd shift operations, typically once per month. Minimal overnight travel required for training, conferences, and periodic cross-training at the Texas facility.

Why This Opportunity?

Provide safety leadership for two manufacturing facilities producing retail store fixtures, shelving systems, and related fabricated products located in Goodwater and Eclectic, AL.

The Safety Manager will oversee all safety programs, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, leadership development, and continuous improvement initiatives while managing site safety teams across both facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 Years of Safety Leadership and Management Experience
• Strong Experience Leading Incident Investigations
• Extensive Knowledge of OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Programs
• Experience With Machine Guarding Requirements
• Experience Managing PPE Programs
• Strong Leadership, Communication, and Coaching Skills
• Ability to Support Multiple Manufacturing Facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive Manufacturing Experience
• Safety Degree (Occupational Safety, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, or Related Field)
• CHST, ASP, CSP, OHST, or Other BCSP Credential
• Experience Developing and Revising Safety Programs and Policies
• Multi-Site Manufacturing Safety Management Experience
• Experience Leading Cultural Safety Improvement Initiatives

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide overall safety leadership for two manufacturing facilities
• Lead all incident investigations and corrective action processes
• Manage and develop a team of 6 direct reports, including 2 Safety Supervisors and 4 Safety Technicians
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 1910 standards and company safety requirements
• Review, develop, and improve safety programs, procedures, and policies
• Conduct site inspections, audits, observations, and risk assessments
• Track and manage safety reporting through both paper-based and digital systems
• Lead safety meetings, training initiatives, and employee engagement programs
• Partner with operations leadership to improve safety performance and reduce risk
• Monitor and improve LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, and regulatory compliance programs
• Analyze injury trends and develop proactive risk reduction strategies
• Promote a strong safety culture across both facilities

Technical Knowledge

Candidates Should Have Working Knowledge Of

• OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Programs
• Machine Guarding Requirements
• PPE Program Administration
• Behavior-Based Safety Programs
• Manufacturing Safety Systems
• Safety Auditing & Compliance Inspections
• Corrective Action Management
• Training Development & Delivery
• Industrial Risk Assessment
• Safety Metrics & Trend Analysis
• Multi-Site Safety Management

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing safety leader who can build strong relationships with operations teams while driving accountability and continuous improvement across multiple facilities.

Success in this role requires effective leadership of site safety personnel, strong incident investigation capabilities, proactive risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and the ability to foster a positive safety culture throughout both manufacturing operations.

Salary: $110000 - $115000 per year