Site Safety Manager

The Planet Group; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Safety and Compliance Manager for a large automotive manufacturing facility in Vance, Alabama. You will execute and enforce occupational health and safety policies, conduct training, audits, and site safety briefings to promote a strong safety culture onsite.

The role requires hands‑on safety leadership, collaboration with site leadership, and experience with OSHA compliance, SOP development, and safety program management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of safety operations experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience with OSHA/environmental compliance and safety SOPs.
• Strong training and auditing abilities with safety program implementation.
• Knowledge of LOTO, industrial cleaning, fall protection, confined space.
• OSHA certification/training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enforce site safety plans and SOPs.
• Deliver safety training and conduct audits to ensure compliance.
• Lead safety briefings and sitewide safety communications.
• Maintain equipment and PPE, and manage safety documentation.
• Conduct incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Report to site leadership on safety program effectiveness.

Skills

Safety operations

Environmental OSHA compliance

Safety SOP development

Training delivery

Communication

Lockout/Tagout

Fall protection

Confined space

Respiratory protection

OSHA certification/training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, or related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Safety and Compliance Manager - 651864

Location: Vance, AL 35490

Pay Range: $85,000-$95,000

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; First Shift, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (flexible start time as early as 7:00 AM)

Type of Employment Contract: to Hire or Direct Hire

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Safety and Compliance Manager for a growing company in the automotive manufacturing industry. Qualified candidates must have 3+ years of safety operations experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including environmental OSHA compliance, safety SOP development, safety briefings, and knowledge of manufacturing safety practices such as lockout/tagout, industrial cleaning, fall protection, and confined space.

Job Description

The Safety and Compliance Manager will execute and enforce corporate occupational health and safety policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety management and operations at a large-scale automotive manufacturing facility in Vance, AL. This role will work onsite at a major Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility that produces vehicles for markets around the world. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on safety professional who can effectively communicate safety expectations, conduct training and audits, identify workplace hazards, and partner with site leadership and employees to maintain a strong safety culture.

• Prepare and maintain the Site-Specific Operations and Safety Plan (SSOSP).
• Develop, maintain, and implement safety SOPs and Task Instruction Sheets (TIS).
• Ensure delivery of corporate health and safety training to newly hired personnel and recurrent training for existing employees.
• Validate employee training, knowledge, skills, and competency by conducting Safety Observation Tours.
• Develop and deliver job-specific safety training to affected personnel.
• Mentor employees and enforce on-the-job safety requirements, including regulatory requirements, customer requirements, company policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Conduct routine site safety briefings and meetings with management and field staff.
• Conduct audits to identify and control hazardous workplace conditions, including Safety Observation Tours, equipment inspections, and compliance audits against SSOSP and TIS requirements.
• Conduct environmental and OSHA compliance activities as required.
• Perform respirator fit testing, as trained and required.
• Prepare incident reports and conduct investigations, including safety stand‑down meetings, final incident investigation reports, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Assist with the assessment and procurement of safety supplies, equipment, small tools, and services to ensure adequate supplies are available and maintained in good working condition.
• Maintain and promote proper use of safety equipment, including air monitors, fall protection and retrieval equipment, respirators, and lockout/tagout equipment.
• Participate in operational planning meetings and job‑site walk‑throughs to identify and control potential hazards.
• Train and qualify employees on powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, burden carriers, electric pallet lifts, industrial carts, and similar equipment.
• Run SSRS reports to ensure employees are current with medical monitoring, safety training, and equipment permitting requirements.
• Routinely report to site leadership on the effectiveness of the site safety program.
• Conduct safety briefings and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Safety Operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong environmental and OSHA compliance experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining safety SOPs and related safety documentation.
• Experience conducting safety briefings, meetings, audits, and safety observations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Industrial cleaning
  • Fall protection
  • Confined space
  • Powered industrial equipment
  • Respiratory protection
  • Workplace hazard identification and control
• OSHA certification/training.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, management, and site leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Industry-specific training such as OSHA 10/30-Hour, HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT-HazMat, Confined Space Rescue, First Aid/CPR, and Fire Safety is preferred.
• Certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, or COSS are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, or a related field is preferred.
• This is an onsite position; remote work is not available.
• Relocation assistance is not available.
• Candidates who are not overly senior for the position are preferred.

Interview Process

• First interview: Microsoft Teams
• Second interview: Onsite
• An onsite interview may be scheduled as the first interview when feasible.

The client would ideally have this position filled by September 30, 2026.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high‑impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group 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, disability, or veteran status.

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