Safety Manager - Prometheus Energetics

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Bloomfield (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee safety standards across its expansive campus in Bloomfield, Indiana. The role demands strong leadership and compliance skills to ensure all safety regulations are met, particularly for energetic and explosive materials.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive safety leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain a safety-first culture.

Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time-off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of safety leadership experience in hazardous manufacturing industries.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience with energetic and explosive material safety programs in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of site safety across a 700+ acre campus.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ATF, DoD, and NFPA safety standards.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and drills.

Skills

OSHA Standards

ATF Compliance

DoD Standards

NFPA Safety

Safety Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Safety Engineering or related field

Advanced degree or professional certifications (CSP, ASP)

Job description

Job Description

Prometheus Energetics is an independent U.S.-based merchant supplier of solid rocket motors and warheads. We are a joint venture between Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

We are currently seeking a Safety Manager to lead and manage all aspects of site safety across a 700+ acre campus that will encompass 49 buildings. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all OSHA, DoD, and ATF safety standards for energetic and explosive materials. The selected individual will play a key role in creating and enforcing policies and procedures that will protect people, products, and facilities.

Responsibilities

Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and oversee safety policies, procedures, and training programs both for general industrial safety as well as specific to handling energetic and explosive materials
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ATF, DoD, and NFPA safety standards
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation plans across manufacturing and test operations
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions for all safety-related events
• Conduct and manage safety audits, inspections, and drills, including explosive safety site plans

Leadership & Compliance

• Establish and maintain a culture of safety and security throughout the company
• Lead safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Determine needed resources for safety operations through annual budgeting and capital planning
• Support customer, regulatory, and government audits, inspections, and certifications
• Serve as key interface with executives, regulators, and customers on safety matters

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with OSHA, ATF, DoD, and NFPA standards related to energetics and explosives safety
• Experience managing safety programs for hazardous manufacturing facilities
• Experience with energetic and explosive material safety programs in a manufacturing or test environment highly desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief executives and government agencies
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain a safety-first culture
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen

Education and Experience

• BS from an accredited institution in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (CSP, ASP, etc.) highly desired
• 10+ years of safety leadership experience in the defense, aerospace, energetics, or other hazardous manufacturing industries

Work Environment

• Office, factory, and explosive test facility environments
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work in hazardous environments with appropriate PPE
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays

Prometheus Energetic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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