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Safety Manager

UFP Industries
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

Job Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of the facility's safety programs and initiatives.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Regularly inspects facility operations to ensure that safe job practices are followed, protective equipment is properly utilized, and all required machine/process guards are in place and operational
  • Investigates and facilitate the investigation of all accidents and near-miss occurrences, identify trends and causes, and ensure that corrective measures are implemented
  • In charge of developing safety programs and incentives as appropriate
  • Conducts new hire training and ensures new employees understand safety practices and policies
  • Provides training to employees on the safe and appropriate operation of machinery and equipment
  • Chairs the Safety Committee
  • Ensures the facility maintains the proper number of personnel trained in first aid and CPR and that the required level of safety and medical supplies are maintained in inventory
  • Conducts and certifies all forklift training
  • Coordinates annual fire inspection tours and planned/unplanned tours by other safety and health regulatory agencies
  • Monitors facility hearing conservation program
  • Coordinates work duties for employees on medical restrictions
  • Maintains appropriate communication with immediate management, Human Resources, and third-party claims administrators
  • Maintains OSHA 300 log and other required reports
  • Prepares regular and special reports as required
  • Performs other duties as required


Qualifications

  • Minimum high school graduate
  • Minimum one to three years of experience in safety or woodworking operations
  • Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Certification in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations



Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $50,000 - $80,000 annually dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living


Bonus/Incentive Pay : Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.


A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.


Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance

• Health savings account with company contribution

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic and voluntary life insurance

• Disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays • Stock purchase program with employee discount

• Educational reimbursement

• Wellness programs and challenges

• Other supplemental benefits

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000

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