Senior Health & Safety Manager

Ply University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ply University seeks a Health & Safety Manager to steward our safety programs and uphold a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. You will champion safety initiatives, train staff, and ensure compliance across sites.

Responsibilities include leading the HASP program, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and coordinating with third-party safety programs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2–3 years of Health & Safety or environmental industry experience.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations.
• Strong understanding of industry best practices for health and safety.
• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Well-organized, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification or related training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Corporate Health & Safety Plan (HASP) to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Develop, review, and approve site-specific HASPs, JSA, and PHA.
• Serve as an active member of the State-Certified Safety Committee.
• Mentor and oversee Safety Liaison Program.
• Investigate incidents and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct regular field audits to monitor health and safety compliance.
• Deliver OSHA and industry-specific training, including 40-hour OSHA training.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Safety leadership

Training & coaching

Auditing & inspection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Safety or related field

Job description

Position Summary

As a Health & Safety Manager, you will steward and uphold our commitment to a safe and healthy work environment for every employee, every day. You’ll support and help strengthen our company-wide Health & Safety programs, ensuring that safety remains at the forefront of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage our Corporate Health & Safety Plan (HASP) to ensure compliance and best practices.


• Develop, review, and approve site-specific HASPs, Job Hazard/Safety Analyses (JSA), and Work Order/Project Hazard Analyses (PHA).


• Serve as an active member of our State-Certified Safety Committee.


• Mentor and provide oversight for our Safety Liaison Program.


• Investigate accidents, incidents, near-misses, and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.


• Conduct regular field audits to monitor health and safety compliance.


• Deliver engaging Health & Safety training, including OSHA and industry-specific programs.


• Lead OSHA 40-hour and refresher training in line with CFR 1910.120.


• Provide OSHA Confined Space Entry Training per CFR 1910.146.


• Support the management of third-party compliance programs (e.g., ISNET, Avetta, Veriforce, Highwire).


• Assist with Workers’ Compensation claims and investigations.


• Maintain readiness of health and safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Respond as needed to emergency spill events as part of the ALERT program.


• Support and promote our behavior-based safety program.


• Be available for on-call Health & Safety coverage, including weekends and overnight, as needed.


• Lead our musculoskeletal injury prevention and early intervention initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

• Continually audit and improve our safety culture.


• Help hold the organization accountable for all safety initiatives.


• Support continuous improvement of safety performance metrics (e.g., EMR, TRIR).


• Promote safety incentive programs to recognize and reward safe behaviors.


• Proactively collaborate with clients to enhance site safety performance.


• Champion efforts to reduce musculoskeletal injuries.

Travel:

This position will require occasional travel to other company locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.


• 2–3 years of experience in Health & Safety or environmental industry.


• Solid knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations.


• Strong understanding of industry best practices for health and safety.


• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.


• Well-organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.


• Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and commitment to quality work.
  
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification or related training preferred.


• Experience with hazardous materials handling or chemistry is a plus.


• Valid driver’s license required.


• GSP, ASP, or CSP preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see, hear, speak, and communicate clearly.


• Frequently sit, stand, walk (including on uneven terrain), reach, and grasp.


• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 lbs; push/pull as needed.


• Dexterity to use a computer and related equipment.


• Ability to travel overnight for site visits, client meetings, or training.


• Physically able to participate in training sessions and site inspections.


• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be 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, disability, or veteran status.

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