Safety Manager

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 15%

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. seeks a Safety Manager to drive the company safety strategy, manage training programs, conduct incident investigations, and lead JHAs and emergency response planning.

The role collaborates with executive leadership to improve safety performance and employee engagement in safety practices. The position requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to work cross-functionally, with pre-employment and ongoing drug screening.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience or desire to grow into a leadership role.
• Strong communication skills to lead safety initiatives and influence change.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and independently.
• Must pass pre-employment and regular drug screening (safety-sensitive role)

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the company safety program
• Manage employee safety training and certification programs
• Conduct and document incident investigations
• Maintain illness and injury prevention programs
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Ensure OSHA and other regulatory compliance
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning
• Serve as subject matter expert on environmental health and safety (EHS) policies and procedures

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long-term system support.

Job Role:

The Safety Manager will be responsible for driving the company’s safety strategy by managing training programs, conducting incident investigations, leading job hazard analyses, maintaining OSHA compliance, and ensuring emergency response preparedness. The role reports to the VP of Engineering and collaborates with executive leadership to continuously improve safety performance and employee engagement in safety practices.

Key Duties:

• Manage and oversee the company safety program
• Manage employee safety training and certification programs
• Conduct and document incident investigations
• Maintain illness and injury prevention programs
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Ensure OSHA and other regulatory compliance
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning
• Serve as subject matter expert on environmental health and safety (EHS) policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership experience or desire to grow into a leadership role
• Strong communication skills to lead safety initiatives and influence change
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and independently
• Must pass pre-employment and regular drug screening (safety-sensitive role)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
• Occasionally may need to lift or carry items up to 25 pounds (e.g., office supplies, small equipment).

Preferences:

• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment
• Knowledge of OSHA and state/federal safety regulations
• Interest in mechanical systems, process improvement, or MEP construction

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work–life balance:

• Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
• 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
• Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services