Safety Director

Description

The Safety Director leads safety efforts across all regions and works closely with Plant Managers, Trade Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Project Management and other partners to develop and execute strategic initiatives. This role motivates teams to deliver high quality products safely and on schedule. This position shapes the company’s safety strategies and strengthens a culture where safety is a shared responsibility. It plans, develops, implements, and oversees corporate and regional safety, health, and environmental programs in support of our core value of providing a safe working environment. Responsibilities include creating safety standards and training, monitoring compliance, and managing recognition programs.

• Reviews project specific safety requirements and ensures compliance with regulatory standards through effective documentation and controls.
• Uses data and analytics to uncover trends and guide decision making.
• Monitors manufacturing activities to verify safety adherence across operations.
• Promotes a commitment to safety and partners with teams to reach a goal of zero unsafe behaviors.
• Leads and directs regional Safety Teams to ensure alignment across all sites.
• Participates in internal cross company initiatives and supports relevant community, philanthropic and industry activities.
• Conducts strategic assessments Performs Strategic review and planning of Safety Systems and Processes.
• Collaborates with leaders across the U.S. Engineering family of Companies to align safety expectations and ensure products, processes, and systems meet regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards.
• Promotes continuous improvement across all safety practices.
• Encourages a culture rooted in accountability and shared responsibility, reinforcing our organizational wide cultural norms.
• Mentors and trains teams and builds cross-functional involvement in safety initiatives.
• Stays current on industry safety standards and updates the corporate safety program to reflect best practices.
• Engages teams through clear, informed communication and removes obstacles that impact safety performance.
• Represents the company in safety related hearings and regulatory matters (OSHA, etc.).
• Works directly with customers to resolve safety concerns and ensure satisfaction.
• Responsibilities involve work across manufacturing floors, office environments, and job sites

Requirements

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse audiences including leadership, suppliers, and customers
• Proactive leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment when addressing risk, managing incidents, and anticipating future safety needs.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends and support decision-making
• Deep understanding of safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Travel required as necessary, including road travel and occasional flights with overnight stays
• Experience developing and implementing safety standards and training
• Proven ability to assess safety challenges quickly and accurately
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field required
• High attention to detail in reviews, documentation, and reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and safety expectations
• Ability to build and sustain customer partnerships while addressing safety concerns
• 10 years of safety management experience required
• Strong risk-identification and mitigation skills.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, typing, and use of monitor and phone; occasional climbing, reaching, stooping, and lifting
• Adaptability to evolving industry trends, technologies, and regulations
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, production, and project management teams to integrate safety into all operations
• Strong ability to identify and resolve safety issues and prevent recurrence

Benefits

• The range for this position has been established at $121K to $170K per year and is U.S. Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance