Safety Manager

Peckham Industries, Inc; Westfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to develop, implement, and oversee safety programs and policies across our operations.

The role emphasizes preventing injuries and maintaining compliance with regulations while advancing our zero-hocus safety culture. The position requires 3–5+ years in safety within construction/manufacturing, strong English communication, and the ability to train staff and conduct incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Degree in safety or related field required or preferred.
• 3–5+ years in safety, construction and/or manufacturing industries (OSHA, MSHA, IH or similar).
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to coach/train employees and investigate incidents quickly.
• OSHA/MSHA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company, industry and regulatory policies.
• Lead safety assessments and identify hazards and solutions.
• Facilitate incident reporting and root-cause analysis.
• Develop safety training content and conduct trainings (new hires, task, refresher).
• Engage stakeholders to sustain the safety culture and programs.
• Lead involvement with safety associations and councils to learn best practices.
• Track and report insurance claims and accidents.
• Support Corporate Safety Strategic Plan initiatives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

English communication

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety or related field

Tools

OSHA/MSHA certified instructor

Job description

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “ family by choice ” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Position Description

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager will help to create, develop, and implement company programs and policies to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses as well as ensure compliance with company/government/industry regulations and standards. It will be the priority of this position to work towards the company’s goal to achieve Best in Class Status, while contributing to the continuous overall safety culture of Achieving Zero (zero injuries, zero accidents).

Essential Functions

• Integrity. Ensure company, industry and regulatory policies are followed and adhered to. Work with management to identify gaps in compliance and implement solutions.
• Protect family and friends. Support members in nurturing the Peckham culture of keeping safety first and foremost in people’s minds.
• Dedicated. Lead and conduct safety assessments at all operations; work with management team to identify hazards and solutions.
• Communicate. Facilitate accident and good catch reports for all incidents using our internal accident reporting system.
• Obligated. Engage and hold members accountable to sustain and strengthen our safety culture. Develop relevant safety training content and conduct training (new hire, task & refresher).
• Transparency and Learning. Lead discussion in developing incident root cause analysis and facilitating implementation of solutions. Understanding Industrial Hygiene testing/monitoring/results specific to dust, noise and ergonomics is beneficial.
• Respect and engage. Actively participate in initiatives that support the Corporate Safety Strategic Plan, partnering with business lines on special projects and addressing emerging operational needs as they arise.
• Ownership and Caring. Help develop and support safety initiatives across multiple lines of business. Track and report on the status of insurance claims and accidents.
• Mastery. Network in national/regional safety & health associations and councils to bring best practices back for consideration at Peckham.

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education and Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety or related field, preferred.
• 3 - 5+ years of experience in safety, construction and/or manufacturing industries OSHA, MSHA, IH or similar.
• Strong verbal & written English communication skills, ability to coach/teach all level of employees.
• Ability to take initiative and work through difficult situations independently balancing member safety, compliance, and productivity striving for best-in-class results.
• An objective mindset to facilitate and investigate safety incidents with the cooperation of all stakeholders quickly.
• OSHA/MSHA certified instructor a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The actual rate or salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, and other legitimate business considerations, consistent with applicable law and the Company’s compensation practices.

Travel

Position requires extensive travel by personal vehicle to operations throughout the state of Massachusetts primarily, but also includes Rhode Island and Connecticut based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This job is a hybrid between an office environment and field work. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The job will require extensive field work at our quarries, asphalt plants and road construction jobs; this will require frequent walking, bending or standing as necessary, as well as driving. This role may include moving objects up to 50 lb. or more.

Values

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact [e-mail].