Safety Manager

Pay Rate: $130,000 - $150,000 / year

Summary:

The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive workplace safety programs to ensure a healthy, safe, and compliant environment. This role identifies potential hazards, conducts audits, implements preventative measures, and drives a proactive safety culture throughout the manufacturing facility?. This position is based in Darien, WI but will travel as required to Beloit, WI.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Program Development and Management

• Develops, maintains, and updates the company's formal written safety program based on evolving needs and regulatory requirements?.
• Conducts risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and site inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Establishes and enforces emergency response plans, fire safety protocols, and incident reporting systems.

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Investigates and analyzes all workplace incidents, injuries, and near-misses; prepares detailed reports and recommends preventive measures?.
• Collaborates with leadership and employees to ensure corrective actions are implemented and effective.

Training and Education

• Develops, reviews, and delivers engaging and effective safety training programs?.
• Provides orientation safety training for new hires and ongoing training for existing employees.
• Disseminates information on hazardous materials, carcinogens, and safety regulations to all departments.

Regulatory Compliance and Audits

• Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations?.
• Conducts regular safety audits, inspections, and internal reviews to detect violations and ensure corrective actions.
• Prepares, disseminates, and maintains memos, reports, and administrative records related to health and safety programs.

Safety Leadership and Culture

* Works with management to develop and maintain a strong, positive safety culture?.

* Oversees and manages a team of safety professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and support.

* Acts as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies and ensures the site is prepared for inspections.

Workers' Compensation and Program Evaluation

* Manages workers' compensation claims, documentation, and coordination?.

* Evaluates the effectiveness of safety initiatives through established metrics and recommends improvements.

* Continuously improves procedures based on incident data, industry standards, and safety trends.

General Responsibilities

* Monitor and coordinate safety programs at the site level.

* Perform all other duties as assigned by management

Key Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of Occupational Health and Safety experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Manufacturing industry experience, ideally in industrial, electrical, or enclosure manufacturing environments.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations?.
• Ability to identify and evaluate potential hazards and recommend solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in developing and delivering effective safety training programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective leadership skills with a proven track record in team development.
• Competency in data analysis, reporting, and continuous process improvement.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily onsite at the manufacturing facilities in Darien and Beloit, WI, with frequent presence on production floors.
• May occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds and work in various industrial environmental conditions.
• Limited travel may be required for training, corporate meetings, or external audits.

Company: Power Solutions International, Inc.

Position: Safety Manager

Status: Full Time

Shift: First (Day)

Req #: 10581057

Date Posted: May 02, 2025

Location: 448 West Madison Street, Darien,
US,
WI,
53114

Job Category: Safety