Safety Director

Principal Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• Safety Program Management
  • Collaborates with management to develop, implement, and maintain company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Supports and drives annual company safety goals and initiatives.
  • Identifies opportunities to eliminate workplace injuries, accidents, and occupational health concerns.
  • Promotes a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
  • Reviews and updates safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with changing regulations and operational needs.
• Regulatory Compliance 
  • Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and occupational health regulations.
  • Maintains OSHA recordkeeping requirements and completes all required reporting.
  • Coordinates inspections by regulatory agencies and addresses corrective actions as needed.
  • Maintains all records, permits, logs, and documentation associated with environmental and safety regulations.
  • Acts as company liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors
• Environmental Compliance 
  • Responsible for environmental reporting and compliance activities.
  • Prepares and submits monthly, annual, and regulatory reports required by DNR, EPA, and other agencies.
  • Ensures compliance with permit requirements and applicable environmental regulations.
  • Monitors waste handling and disposal activities, including solid waste, hazardous waste, industrial discharges, recycled materials, universal waste, scrap, stormwater, and related environmental programs.
  • Supports emergency preparedness, pollution prevention, hazardous waste management, and community right-to-know requirements.
• Training and Employee Development 
  • Develops and delivers safety training programs for all employees.
  • Conducts new employee safety orientation and ongoing safety education.
  • Ensure employees, supervisors, and contractors understand and comply with safety requirements.
  • Reviews safety training effectiveness and recommends improvements as necessary.
  • Leads safety meetings, safety committees, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Incident Investigation and Risk Management 
  • Investigates all workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage events.
  • Conducts root cause analysis using established methodologies such as 5-Why and corrective action processes.
  • Tracks injury and incident metrics and recommend improvements based on trends and analysis.
  • Monitors workers’ compensation claims and supports return-to-work efforts.
  • Stop operations or activities that pose an immediate risk to personnel, equipment, or the environment.
  • Has authority to initiate disciplinary action for observed unsafe behaviors or policy violations.
• Auditing and Inspections
  • Conducts routine facility inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
  • Reviews work practices and conditions to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitors corrective actions resulting from internal audits, regulatory inspections, and incident investigations.
  • Ensure contractor personnel comply with company safety policies and site requirements.
• Reporting and Communication
  • Provides monthly safety performance reports to the President and senior leadership.
  • Maintains safety committee meeting minutes and inspection reports.
  • Communicates safety performance, trends, and regulatory updates to management and employees.
  • Improve safety and environmental communications throughout the organization.
• General Responsibilities 
  • This is an onsite, hands on position at our Marshfield, WI facility.
  • Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures.
  • Adheres to company quality standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform duties in an ethical and professional manner consistent with company values and handbook policies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Abilities 

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DNR, and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train, influence, and motivate employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety leadership roles within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs, permits, and regulatory reporting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience conducting employee training and safety committee leadership.
• Strong understanding of incident investigation processes and safety management systems.