SAFETY MANAGER

Inteplast Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First Shift

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

PTO after 90 days

Job summary

Inteplast Group in the United States is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of workplace safety programs for a food-contact packaging manufacturing environment. The role drives a culture of safety, conducts risk assessments, and partners with department heads to embed safety into daily operations. Travel to multiple sites may be required. This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or related field.
• Certifications in CSP, OSHA 30/OSHA 50, CPR and first aid.
• 5+ years of safety management in manufacturing.
• Experience conducting investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain and update safety policies and documentation.
• Perform risk assessments of equipment, environment, and processes.
• Manage reporting of injuries, near-misses, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop and conduct regular safety training for all employees.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to integrate safety practices.
• Serve as primary safety contact and promote proactive safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Bilingual English/Spanish

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Investigation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety

Job description

Safety Manager

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all workplace safety programs and policies to ensure the company follows applicable regulatory standards specific to food-contact packaging manufacturing. This role ensures a safe working environment for all employees by proactively identifying risks, developing and updating programs, training employees, and enforcing company policies. The Safety Manager will collaborate with department heads to integrate safety practices into daily operations while driving a culture of safety excellence. This position will report to the Director of Manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certification in safety-related programs (CSP, OSHA 30/OSHA 50 classes, etc.), including CPR and first aid.
• Minimum of at least 5 years of safety management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food packaging.
• Proven ability to conduct investigations, analyze data, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and training skills to engage employees at all levels.
• The ability to create safety and compliance policies and programs.
• Experience in emergency response plans to ensure employee safety in the event of a disaster.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
• Must be Bi-lingual English and Spanish.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and documentation to meet regulatory and company requirements.

Workplace Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments of the equipment, environment, and processes in working areas to achieve zero incidents.
• Manage all necessary reporting related to workplace injuries and near-misses including compliance documentation, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Conduct safety inspections of the plant and equipment ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

Training & Employee Engagement

• Develop and conduct regular safety training programs for all employees, ensuring compliance with food safety and manufacturing safety standards.
• Raise the level of hazard awareness and lower the risk tolerance across the plant.
• Manage safety meetings and provide ongoing safety communication to all employees.

Continuous Improvement & Leadership

• Collaborate with the production, maintenance, and quality teams to integrate safety best practices into daily operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety related matters, fostering a proactive and compliant safety culture.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION

• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the use of PPE.
• Fast-paced production floor with exposure to machinery noise and variable temperatures.
• Ability to respond to safety incidents promptly, including off-hour emergencies when necessary.
• Ability to work independently, travel as required (75% of time), and support multiple sites.

TRAINING

• Must complete ongoing training as required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

• This position is a hands-on approach requiring extended periods of walking and standing.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

BENEFITS

• First Shift
• Clean work environment
• PTO after 90 days
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short term and LTD
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401k with match