Safety , 5S & Continuous Improvement Lead

The Safety, 5S & Continuous Improvement Lead is responsible for supporting a safe, clean, organized, and efficient workplace across Bonnell Industries.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position that will work directly with employees and supervisors to improve safety practices, implement 5S standards, strengthen housekeeping expectations, and support continuous-improvement activities.

The position will serve as an important first step in building Bonnell’s future Safety and 5S team.

Salary range: $72,800–$89,000, with higher compensation available for exceptional experience

Safety

• Conduct routine safety inspections throughout manufacturing and operational areas.
• Identify unsafe conditions and work with department leaders to complete corrective actions.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations.
• Assist with safety training, toolbox talks, and employee communications.
• Support company safety programs, including PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, forklift safety, and hazard communication.
• Assist with basic floor markings, signs, and safety controls as needed.
• Maintain safety records and corrective-action tracking.

5S and Housekeeping

• Lead the implementation and ongoing improvement of 5S practices.
• Establish practical workplace organization and housekeeping standards.
• Conduct routine 5S and housekeeping inspections.
• Help departments organize tools, materials, equipment, and work areas.
• Develop simple inspection forms, scorecards, and accountability processes.
• Work with supervisors to correct issues and maintain improvements.
• Promote employee ownership of workplace cleanliness and organization.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean manufacturing and process-improvement activities.
• Identify waste, workflow concerns, and opportunities to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead or assist with root-cause analysis and improvement projects.
• Support standardized work, workstation improvements, and better material flow.
• Track the results of improvement projects.
• Coach employees and supervisors on basic Lean and problem-solving methods.

Training and Communication

• Provide training related to safety, 5S, housekeeping, and continuous improvement.
• Support new-hire safety and workplace-expectation training.
• Communicate findings, action items, and progress to department leaders.
• Encourage employees to report hazards and submit improvement ideas.
• Maintain a visible and positive presence throughout Bonnell’s facilities.

INITIAL PRIORITIES

• Complete a baseline safety, 5S, and housekeeping review.
• Identify and prioritize immediate safety and housekeeping concerns.
• Establish simple 5S standards and inspection processes.
• Improve accountability for corrective actions.
• Develop safety and 5S training for employees and supervisors.
• Identify practical process-improvement opportunities.
• Help leadership build the foundation for a future Safety and 5S department.

Full Time Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Dental, Vision, Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Company Provided Short Term Disability
• Company Provided Long Term Disability
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Apparel Allowance
• Safety Boot Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glass Allowance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five to eight years of manufacturing experience in safety, 5S, Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality, or operations.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience implementing and maintaining 5S programs.
• Working knowledge of OSHA general-industry safety requirements.
• Experience conducting inspections, identifying root causes, and managing corrective actions.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work directly with employees and supervisors on the manufacturing floor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, business, or a related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
• Experience in fabrication, welding, assembly, truck equipment, or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities or departments.
• Experience helping establish a formal safety or continuous-improvement program.

PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly works in manufacturing, assembly, service, warehouse, and outdoor environments.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to bend, reach, climb stairs, and inspect equipment and work areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds when needed.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to travel between Bonnell facilities as needed.