Safety Director

Global Power Components

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in safety management or similar role.
  • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and standards.
  • Proven experience leading safety culture initiatives and reducing incident rates.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Preference for a safety management certificate (e.g., CSP, ASP).
  • Must maintain good working relationships with Production, Safety, Quality, HR, and Upper Management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a dedicated Safety Team across multiple facilities.
  • Develop, implement, and improve safety policies and procedures per regulations.
  • Drive a culture of safety through training and leadership engagement.
  • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
  • Provide training and education to employees on safety protocols.
  • Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions with detailed reporting.
  • Maintain accurate records for all safety functions.
  • Develop and track safety metrics, KPIs, and report trends to leadership.
  • Collaborate with management to promote workplace safety culture.
  • Enforce safe behavior and practices while staying current with safety trends.

Benefits

  • Direct hire position with full-time hours.
  • Opportunity to lead a dedicated safety team across multiple facilities.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and safety culture enhancement.
  • Engagement with executive leadership on safety metrics and trends.
  • Onsite presence that fosters collaboration and team dynamics.
Full Job Description
Title: Safety Director
Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com
Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)
Hire Type: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a well-developed, dedicated Safety Team across multiple facilities, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
  • Develop, implement, and improve safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Drive a culture of safety through training, leadership engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Conduct regular safety and process audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Provide training and education to employees
  • Oversee investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for incidents and near-misses.Prepare detailed reports with recommendations for corrective actions.Execute and document actions
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records for all safety functions
  • Maintain, develop, track and report safety metrics, KPIs, and trends to executive leadership
  • Collaborate with management and employees to promote a culture of safety in the workplace
  • Enforce safe behavior and workplace practices
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in safety management.Review all processes and procedures to ensure compliance

Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety management or a similar role
  • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and standards
  • Proven experience leading safety culture initiatives and reducing incident rates
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A certificate in safety management (e.g., CSP, ASP) is preferred
  • The ability to maintain good working relationships with the Production Department, Safety Team, Quality Team, HR, and Upper Management is a MUST

Preferred:
  • Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • CSP, ASP, or equivalent professional safety certification
  • Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience

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