Safety Manager

Nexair-LL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

nexAir is seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) leader to oversee regional audits, training, and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate safety committees, conduct investigations, and report safety metrics to management.

The role requires DOT/EPA knowledge, CDL eligibility, and readiness to travel up to 50% for audits and training. The ideal candidate has a strong safety background in manufacturing/industrial settings, excellent communication, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a safety related role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience in DOT compliance for the handling and shipment of hazardous materials; DOT experience should include vehicle maintenance and driving personnel compliance requirements under 49 CFR and the Federal Motor Carrier Guide regulations.
• Experience with EPA regulatory compliance in an industrial manufacturing environment, including RMP and Tier II reporting.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED); Bachelor's degree in science or safety preferred.
• Class A or B CDL (or willingness to obtain CDL).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Self-motivated, disciplined and able to handle multiple projects with deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Willing to travel up to 50% for training and facility reviews/audit purposes.
• Physical ability for prolonged standing (8+ hours), bending, lifting 25–50 lbs (up to 75+ lbs occasionally).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and train/evaluate associates.
• Adherence to nexAir core values promoting cooperation and respect.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal safety, health, and environmental audits within region.
• Identify and establish training requirements for safety-sensitive roles and DOT-qualified drivers.
• Provide training to associates and coordinate refresher training per nexAir safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor due dates for refresher training.
• Keep training materials current and filed.
• Compile and distribute monthly safety meetings/webinars/briefings for all locations.
• Document safety meeting attendance and topics per nexAir procedures and federal agencies.
• Ensure site-specific safety orientation for new hires and internal transfers.
• Coordinate Company/Facility Safety Committees and provide topics for meetings.
• Chair Safety Team meetings and lead monthly safety meetings during site visits.
• Investigate accidents for root and immediate causes and implement corrective actions.
• Work with HR on Workers' Compensation and Vehicle Accident investigations.
• Report safety statistics and trends to Operations Managers.
• Maintain a current listing of nexAir locations, contacts, and emergency personnel.
• Prepare month-end reports for Corporate Management.
• Compile EPA Tier II and Toxic Release Inventory reporting as required.
• Manage RMP/PSM program with internal audits every two years.
• Coordinate and manage the nexAir Safety Management System.
• Monitor the nexAir Security Plan and update as needed.
• Monitor safety programs and policies and update accordingly.
• Support Operations as SH&E subject matter expert.

Skills

Safety experience

DOT compliance

EPA compliance

CDL

MS Office

Multitasking

Communication skills

Travel up to 50%

Training & evaluation

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or safety related field

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Perform internal safety, health, and environmental audits as required within region.
• Identify and establish training requirements for those personnel in safety sensitive roles, DOT qualified drivers, and any personnel that handle or prepare hazardous materials that would be offered for shipment by nexAir.
• Provide training to all associates, or schedule training conducted by others to satisfy the requirements of the nexAir safety policies and procedures in addition to any federal, state or regulatory requirements. Provide refresher training or coordinate the training for any updates in these areas of compliance.
• Monitor due dates for refresher training.
• Keep training material current and on file.
• Compile and distribute monthly safety meetings/webinars/briefings for all locations.
• Assure that safety meeting attendance and subject matter are properly documented in accordance with nexAir procedures and federal agencies.
• Ensure that site-specific safety orientation is completed for all new employees and associates who are transferred internally within nexAir.
• Coordinate the efforts of Company/Facility Safety Committees. This includes providing them with safety and regulatory compliance topics for meetings.
• Chair Safety Team meeting.
• Monitor/conduct monthly safety meetings at facility locations during site visits. Offer reports as to the efforts and effectiveness of the local meetings to the appropriate members of the management team.
• Have a thorough knowledge of performing accident investigations for both vehicle accidents and personal injuries to determine immediate cause as well as root cause and implement changes to correct and prevent re-occurrence.
• Work with Human Resources regarding investigation and documentation of Workers Compensation and Vehicle Accidents.
• Report safety statistics, trends, and offer suggestions for improvements to the Operations Managers and appropriate members of the management team as required.
• Maintain an accurate listing of the nexAir locations telephone numbers, physical addresses, operating names, and list of emergency contact personnel.
• Prepare month end reports for reporting to Corporate Management.
• Compile other required reports such as:
  • EPA Tier II Reporting (customer notification)
  • EPA Tier II Reporting (all nexAir facilities)
  • Toxic Release Inventory Reporting (all required locations)
• RMP/PSM (Risk Management Program/Process Safety Management) management, including internal audits every two years.
• Coordinate and manage the nexAir Safety Management System.
• Monitor the nexAir Security Plan and make any necessary changes.
• Monitor safety programs and policies and update when necessary.
• Support the nexAir Operations team and broader organization as the subject matter expert for SH&E.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a safety related role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience in DOT compliance for the handling and shipment of hazardous materials. DOT experience should also include vehicle maintenance and driving personnel compliance requirements under 49 CFR and the Federal Motor Carrier Guide regulations.
• Experience with EPA regulatory compliance in an industrial manufacturing environment. Experience should include working with RMP regulatory requirements and annual EPA reports such as Tier II.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required with a Bachelor’s degree in a science or safety related area being preferred.
• Class A or B CDL (or willing to obtain CDL)
• Exhibit computer literacy with strong proficiency in the Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, requires little to no supervision, ability to concurrently deal with multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time for training and facility review/audit purposes.
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours or more; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion also required.
• Must be able to lift 25 -50 lbs. and occasionally lift 51 to greater than 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in a wide range of temperatures.
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Ability to speak effectively before associates, groups of customers or associates of organizations. Proficiency in training and evaluations of other associates.
• Personality, enthusiasm and adherence to nexAir core values that promote cooperation and respect from all associates within nexAir.

Classification:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.