What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Movement Search & Delivery?
Safety & Industrial Health Leader
Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan (on-site) — outdoors, lakes, trails, and a true work/life reset
Industry: Manufacturing
Level: Supervisor/Manager (hands-on leadership)
Why this role is worth a look
If you like being the person who sets the standard, influences culture, and makes a plant safer, cleaner, and more disciplined, this is a strong opportunity. You’ll have real ownership of the safety program—not just paperwork—while living in one of the most scenic, low-stress areas in the Midwest.
What you’ll own
- Lead and continuously improve the plant’s Safety & Industrial Health programs in a manufacturing setting
- Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local safety, industrial hygiene, and fire prevention regulations
- Drive core safety disciplines like:
- LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
- Confined Space
- Air quality / Industrial hygiene monitoring
- Dust / Combustible dust risk awareness and controls
- Maintain and strengthen safety policies, procedures, and fire prevention programs
- Coach supervisors and teams using proven management techniques to build accountability and consistency
- Compile and analyze data to build metrics, track trends, and justify improvements with cost-benefit analysis
- Support audits, investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
What they’re looking for
Safety/Industrial Health experience
2 years in safety/industrial health (manufacturing preferred)
Leadership experience
2 years supervising/leading, or equivalent leadership responsibility
Regulatory knowledge
Strong understanding of OSHA-type rules, industrial hygiene, and fire prevention programs
Data metrics
Comfortable building dashboards/metrics and using data to influence decisions
Education
Bachelor’s in Safety/Health (preferred) or equivalent experience
Certification
Recognized safety certification or ability to obtain
Traits that succeed here
- Practical, floor-present leader (not “office-only”)
- Calm authority, strong communication, and consistent follow-through
- Organized, metric-driven, and comfortable partnering across operations and leadership
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000