Safety Director

Position Summary

The Safety Director is responsible for leading and promoting a company-wide safety culture across multiple manufacturing and steel processing facilities. This position develops, implements, and monitors health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, reduce workplace injuries, and create a safe working environment for all employees. The Safety Director serves as the primary safety liaison between corporate leadership and plant operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain corporate safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Promote a safety-first culture throughout all company locations and departments.
• Serve as the primary safety liaison between corporate leadership and manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct regular facility audits, inspections, and safety assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Manage OSHA reporting requirements and respond to regulatory inquiries or inspections.
• Analyze injury, illness, and near-miss data to identify trends and implement preventative measures.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Machine Guarding
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Material Handling
  • Hazard Communication
  • Forklift Safety
  • Fall Protection
  • Emergency Response Procedures
• Collaborate with Human Resources on new employee orientation and ongoing safety education.
• Partner with operations management to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and coordinate return-to-work programs.
• Maintain safety records, training documentation, and compliance reports.
• Lead safety committees and conduct regular safety meetings.
• Monitor contractor safety programs and compliance.
• Develop annual safety goals, metrics, and performance improvement plans.
• Recommend and implement safety improvements for equipment, processes, and facilities.

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in a manufacturing, steel processing, fabrication, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Experience conducting accident investigations and risk assessments.
• Ability to analyze safety data and develop corrective action plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software.
• Ability to travel between company locations as needed.