What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Wolverine Tube, Inc.?
Description
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures for the facility.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, EPA, and state/local safety regulations.
- Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments throughout the plant.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Manage and maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, confined space, fall protection, hot work, PPE, forklift, and other critical safety programs.
- Coordinate and conduct employee safety orientation and ongoing training programs.
- Track, analyze, and report safety metrics including OSHA recordables, near misses, lost time incidents, and corrective actions.
- Partner with plant leadership and supervisors to promote accountability and continuous safety improvement.
- Facilitate safety committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
- Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for production operations and maintenance activities.
- Maintain OSHA logs and required compliance documentation.
- Coordinate workers’ compensation case management and return-to-work programs.
- Serve as the primary contact during OSHA inspections and regulatory audits.
- Ensure contractors and visitors comply with facility safety requirements.
- Support environmental compliance initiatives as needed.
- Develop emergency response procedures and coordinate drills and preparedness activities.
- Promote a positive safety culture focused on proactive hazard identification and prevention.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in heavy manufacturing, industrial processing, metals, extrusion, or similar industrial operations preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering safety training programs.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.