Safety Manager

Employment Solutions of New York, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions of New York, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead SHE programs in a manufacturing environment in Wallingford, CT. You will manage regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, health programs, training, emergency preparedness, and incident investigations to enhance site safety.

Collaborate with Operations to improve safety culture, 5S, Gemba walks, audits, and action tracking; experience in chemical manufacturing and working with regulatory bodies is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, occupational safety/health, or related field.
• 5–7 years of SHE/EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, regulations, and audit requirements.
• Experience with regulatory agencies, auditors, and regulatory officials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OSHA compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Lead industrial hygiene monitoring, health programs, and documentation.
• Drive safety culture, risk reduction, and 5S/Gemba initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop and maintain safety procedures, training materials, and regulatory documents.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness planning and site readiness.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Industrial hygiene

Occupational health

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Emergency preparedness

Employee training

PSM knowledge

Gemba walks

5S

Hazard identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, or related field

Job description

Safety Manager – Manufacturing (EHS/SHE)Wallingford, CT$110,000 - $130,000/yearWe are seeking a Safety Manager to lead site Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs in a manufacturing environment with our client company. This role is responsible for regulatory compliance, occupational health, industrial hygiene, safety training, emergency preparedness, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.The Safety Manager will partner with Operations and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, strengthen safety culture, and improve overall site safety performance. Experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable manufacturing and transportation regulations, OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, site audits, and SHE management system requirements. Serve as Lead Auditor when needed.Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health: Manage industrial hygiene monitoring, occupational health programs, reporting, and documentation in partnership with the site medical team.Safety Culture and Risk Management: Lead site safety initiatives, hazard recognition programs, behavioral safety activities, and the Safety Committee to drive proactive risk reduction.Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate emergency response planning and site readiness for spills, fires, workplace injuries, and other emergencies. Track follow-up actions to completion.Safety Training and Certifications: Develop and deliver required safety training, manage employee certifications and training records, maintain the annual training plan, and support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives.Incident Investigation: Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions.Safety Documentation: Develop and maintain safety procedures, work instructions, training materials, incident reports, and regulatory documentation.Operational Excellence: Partner with Operations to improve workplace safety, housekeeping, and organization through 5S programs, Gemba walks, safety audits, and corrective action tracking.Continuous Improvement: Monitor safety performance, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure timely completion of assigned actions.QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field.5–7 years of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE/EHS) experience in a manufacturing environment.Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.Strong knowledge of applicable OSHA standards, SHE regulations, safety compliance, and audit requirements.Experience working with regulatory agencies, auditors, and regulatory officials.Required certifications and qualifications to serve as the site SHE leader for applicable Safety and Environmental functions.Experience with industrial hygiene, incident investigation, root cause analysis, safety training, emergency response, and corrective action management.Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and safety management systems preferred.Key SkillsSafety leadership and risk assessmentOSHA compliance and regulatory reportingEnvironmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) / Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) managementIndustrial hygiene and occupational healthIncident investigation and root cause analysisProcess Safety Management (PSM)Emergency preparedness and responseSafety audits and compliance documentationEmployee training and safety certificationsBehavioral safety and hazard identification5S, Gemba walks, and continuous improvementProblem-solving, prioritization, and fact-based decision-makingAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines#IND2