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.

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

Requirements

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.

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

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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance