Safety Manager

CPS, Inc.; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in a manufacturing facility is seeking a Safety Manager to elevate safety culture and programs. You will collaborate with all levels of the facility to improve EHS performance and ensure robust policies and training.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of EHS experience in chemical or food manufacturing, CSP preferred, with exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include policy development, OSHA compliance, incident investigation, RCA leadership, safety training, and leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years in a health and safety role within manufacturing, ideally chemical or food industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures compliant with regulations.
• Develop and deliver training programs for managers and employees on workplace safety and hazardous materials.
• Ensure OSHA regulatory compliance with audits and meticulous recordkeeping.
• Lead weekly safety meetings and coordinate EHS training and communications.
• Conduct routine inspections, identify EHS risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis for incidents and drive improvements to prevent recurrences.
• Collaborate with Environmental Department on robust environmental programs.
• Manage incident reporting and follow-up with relevant agencies.
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation processes and claims management.
• Champion Process Safety Management practices and safety culture across the site.
• Perform job skills analysis to enhance safety measures; mentor one safety professional.

Skills

EHS experience

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety / Engineering

Tools

CSP certification

Job description

Our established client is looking for a Safety Manager in their manufacturing facility. In this position you will collaborate with all levels of the facility to enhance the safety culture & enhance the safety programs. The ideal candidate would have 8 plus years of EHS experience in a chemical, food, coatings, plastics or heavy industry manufacturing. If you’re a passionate EHS professional with strong communication skills and someone who enjoys a boots on the ground approach while making an impact on the facilities overall EHS performance, then let’s connect!

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that comply with company, local, state, and federal regulations
• Training & Development: Develop and execute training programs for managers and employees, focusing on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, and safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the site adheres to all OSHA regulations, including meticulous recordkeeping and safety audits
• Safety Leadership: Lead weekly safety meetings and coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training and communication initiatives
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular inspections to identify potential EHS risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on the implementation of these measures
• Incident Investigation: Spearhead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents, injuries, and near misses, driving actionable improvements to prevent future occurrences
• Environmental Initiatives: Collaborate with the Corporate Environmental Department to facilitate robust environmental programs
• Incident Reporting: Manage the reporting and follow-up of workplace incidents in coordination with relevant agencies
• Workers’ Compensation: Oversee site Workers Compensation claims to ensure timely and effective management
• Process Safety Management (PSM): Champion the application of PSM practices, including Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review
• Job Analysis: Perform routine job skills analysis and task assessments to enhance safety measures
• Safety Culture: Demonstrate and promote management’s commitment to safety at all levels of the organization
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor one safety professional, fostering their growth and development

Salary

$115,000 - $140,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years in a health and safety role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the chemical or food industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred
• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively train and engage others
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial chemical processes
• If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jennifer Wojcik at [e-mail].