High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training or equivalent preferred.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential preferred.
Minimum three years of safety experience in manufacturing or industrial operations preferred.
Experience in conducting inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits.
Responsibilities
Implement and improve safety programs in line with regulations and best practices.
Partner with facility leaders to integrate safety into operations and decision-making.
Conduct inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Monitor industry developments and recommend updates to safety procedures and training.
Develop and deliver safety training for all levels of employees, including new hires.
Benefits
Hybrid workplace with flexibility in work location.
Opportunity for up to 60% travel to various facilities.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Support for professional development and safety certifications.
Full Job Description
Safety Manager
Department: Company Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: McKinney, Texas
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 / year
Description
Safety Manager
$90,000 - $100,000/Yearly
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex +Up To 60% Travel
Summary
The Safety Manager leads the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of safety programs across Emerald Transformer's manufacturing facilities. This position partners with facility and corporate leadership to translate regulatory requirements and company expectations into practical processes that protect employees and support reliable operations. The Safety Manager conducts inspections and audits, delivers training, investigates incidents and near misses, and oversees corrective and preventive actions through completion. Success in this position requires a visible presence in the facilities, strong partnership with operations, and the ability to promote a consistent, prevention-focused safety culture across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve company safety programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, industry best practices, and Emerald Transformer policies.
Partner with facility leaders, supervisors, and employees to integrate safe work practices into manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, and operational decision-making.
Conduct routine facility inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits to identify hazards, evaluate existing controls, document findings, and verify the timely completion of corrective actions.
Monitor regulatory and industry developments and recommend updates to safety programs, procedures, training, and controls.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors, and leaders, including new-hire orientation, refresher training, and job-specific instruction.
Maintain applicable training records and help ensure employees receive required safety instruction within established timeframes.
Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response procedures, and communication with facility teams, emergency services, and other relevant authorities.
Maintain and support emergency response plans and procedures for Emerald Transformer facilities.
Lead or support investigations involving injuries, incidents, property damage, spills, and near misses.
Apply structured root-cause analysis methods to identify contributing factors and underlying causes.
Develop corrective and preventive action plans, assign clear ownership, track progress, and verify that completed actions effectively reduce risk.
Maintain accurate and organized records related to training, inspections, audits, incidents, corrective actions, and other safety activities.
Analyze safety data, incident trends, audit findings, and leading indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and present reports, recommendations, and safety performance updates to facility and corporate leadership.
Promote employee participation, open reporting, accountability, and continuous improvement to strengthen Emerald Transformer's safety culture.
Build credibility on the plant floor by maintaining a regular presence, listening to employee concerns, and providing practical safety guidance.
Support environmental, material-handling, and waste-handling requirements that intersect with employee health and safety.
Reinforce the proper selection, use, care, and storage of required personal protective equipment.
Collaborate with leadership to ensure safety considerations are incorporated into changes involving processes, equipment, work areas, and operating procedures.
Travel regularly among Emerald Transformer locations, up to 60%, to provide hands-on support, coaching, training, and program oversight.
Adjust work hours when necessary to support facility operations, training activities, emergency response, or incident investigations.
Participate in company-directed safety training and certification programs.
Minimum Requirements
Education/Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field highly preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry training or equivalent safety education preferred.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), or another relevant safety credential preferred.
Experience
At least three years of progressive safety experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or a comparable work environment preferred.
Experience conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits.
Experience developing and delivering safety training to employees, supervisors, and leaders.
Experience investigating injuries, incidents, property damage, spills, and near misses.
Experience performing root-cause analysis and managing corrective and preventive actions through completion.
Experience interpreting and applying occupational safety regulations and company requirements within an operating facility.
Experience supporting multiple facilities or geographically dispersed operations preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of applicable occupational safety requirements, industry standards, and practical risk-control methods in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, hierarchy-of-controls principles, incident investigation, and corrective-action management.
Ability to establish credibility and maintain productive working relationships with employees, supervisors, facility leaders, and corporate stakeholders.
Ability to translate regulatory and technical requirements into practical procedures and expectations that can be understood and followed on the plant floor.
Demonstrated independent decision-making, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving ability.
Strong investigation, root-cause analysis, corrective-action management, and follow-through skills.
Ability to identify trends, evaluate safety performance, and develop clear recommendations based on available information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation, training, coaching, and group-facilitation skills.
