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Manufacturing Safety Director
We are seeking a Manufacturing Safety Director to provide strategic leadership for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs across a multi-facility manufacturing organization. This role focuses on preventing workplace injuries through proactive risk mitigation, safety-by-design initiatives, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and HR to drive continuous improvement and build a strong, proactive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and continuous improvement of EHS programs across multiple manufacturing facilities
- Drive risk reduction and Safety-by-Design initiatives with cross-functional teams
- Develop and oversee strategic safety and risk mitigation plans
- Coach leaders and teams on hazard identification, safe behaviors, and problem-solving
- Ensure consistent implementation of safety policies, standards, and best practices
- Oversee environmental compliance, including permitting, reporting, and regulatory documentation
- Partner with HR and medical resources on incident reporting and post-incident processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and operational excellence
Qualifications
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels
- Experience working in industrial manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing principles
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Environmental, or Occupational Health & Safety Engineering preferred
- 7 years of experience leading safety, risk mitigation, or operational improvement programs in manufacturing
Work Environment
This role requires time in both office and manufacturing production environments, with the ability to move throughout facilities as needed.