Safety Manager

Klute is a family-owned business with over 60 years of experience in steel fabrication, specializing in substations and transmission line projects for the electric utility industry. We proudly serve clients across the United States and have built our reputation on quality, on-time delivery, and strong relationships.

At Klute, we live by our family values-always doing right by people, whether it's our customers or our employees. Our dedication to quality and commitment to open, honest communication have made us one of the most trusted names in the utility industry. When you join Klute, you're not just taking a job-you're becoming part of a team as true as steel.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Safety Manager to lead our safety initiatives and ensure a compliant, secure work environment. This key role is responsible for overseeing Klute's Safety Program, maintaining compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations, and fostering a culture where safety always comes first.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain safe working conditions for all employees and prioritize safety over deadlines
• Oversee the company's safety program
• Develop safety policies and programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations
• Collaborate with facility personnel to establish safe standard work practices and monitor adherence through safety and housekeeping inspections
• Ensure compliance with company and government health and environmental safety regulations.
• Complete all required government safety reports
• Work with the management team to select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Review new products, equipment, and processes for potential hazards, recommending modifications prior to their introduction
• Conduct and coordinate training on safety-related topics as deemed necessary by management
• Monitor safety and health performance, recommending actions for improvement
• Perform walk-through inspections of the facility, identifying and recommending corrective actions for occupational hazards
• Conduct accident and incident investigations, recommending corrective measures
• Act as the primary responder in first aid incidents
• Chair Safety Committee meetings and assign corrective action duties to team members
• Manage all workers' compensation claims, including light duty and return-to-work programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Education

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• OSHA 30-hour Training Course Preferred

Experience

• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing quality assurance system preferred.
• Safety Management in an industrial setting preferred.

Other Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing and/or walking 50%
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to view computer monitor
• Frequent alpha/numeric keyboarding

AUTHORITIES

• Manage and maintain the company's safety program

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.