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
QualificationsRequired:- 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