Safety Manager

Wisconsin Heavy Fabrication; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Heavy Fabrication in Manitowoc seeks a proactive Facility Safety Manager to lead safety and compliance at a heavy manufacturing site. You will develop, implement, and maintain safety programs to protect employees, contractors, and visitors while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

You will drive risk assessments, investigations, training, and metrics, coordinate with HR and operations, and foster a strong safety culture across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in safety or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership in heavy manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1910, EPA, and industrial safety standards.
• Experience implementing safety management systems and culture improvements.
• CSP/ASP or similar certification preferred; ISO 45001 experience preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs.
• Lead policies with OSHA/EPA compliance.
• Oversee LOTO, confined space, hot work, hazard communication, PPE, and machine guarding.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, JHAs.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis.
• Coordinate safety training for employees and contractors.
• Monitor safety metrics and report to leadership.
• Manage workers’ compensation coordination with HR.
• Promote safety culture across all shifts.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Training & development

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facility Safety Manager to lead our safety and compliance efforts at a heavy manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplace for all employees, contractors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Lead and manage programs such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Hot work & permitting, Hazard Communication, PPE, and Machine Guarding.
• Collaborate with operations management to drive safe work execution & continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain records of safety inspections, incidents, and training in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for new hires, ongoing employee development, and contractors.
• Monitor and report safety metrics (e.g., TRIR, DART, near-miss trends) to senior leadership.
• Promote a strong safety culture & drive employee engagement across all shifts and departments through leadership, visibility, and engagement.
• Prepare for and manage emergency response situations; coordinate with external agencies as needed.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of safety equipment and PPE.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases and coordinate with HR and insurance providers as necessary.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Five or more years of progressive EHS leadership experience in a heavy manufacturing, steel, industrial, automotive, or similar environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 1910, EPA and industrial safety standards.
• Demonstrated success implementing safety management systems and safety culture improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with employees, supervisors, and senior leaders.
• CSP, ASP, or other recognized safety certification preferred.
• Experience with ISO 45001 or similar management systems preferred.