Corporate Safety Manager

Job Summary

The Corporate Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs that protect employees, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence across Zeus manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with plant leadership to identify and mitigate risk, foster a proactive safety culture, lead compliance initiatives, conduct audits and investigations, and provide EHS guidance that supports safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world's leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.

Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.

Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.

At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in "Turning polymers into possibilities." Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.

Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision:

Our Mission: Provide Solutions - Enable Innovation - Enhance Lives

Our Vision: Working Together - Doing It Better

Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we're constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?

Content

• Bachelor''s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Three (3)+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, performing root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience developing and delivering employee safety training programs.
• Multi-site manufacturing experience is preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification and/or professional certifications such as ASP or CSP are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental, health, and safety principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident investigation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and implement EHS programs that support a safe and compliant workplace.
• Partner with plant leadership to foster a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Conduct facility safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify hazards, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping requirements, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), written safety programs, emergency response documentation, and other required regulatory records.
• Coordinate workers'' compensation case management in partnership with Human Resources and insurance providers.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and facilitate site Safety Committees to promote employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Corporate leadership to integrate safety into operations, evaluate new equipment and manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including waste management, permitting, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with property insuance inspections, loss prevention initiatives, and corporate safety audits.
• Monitor safety performance metrics, analyze trends, a
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices, recommending updates to company policies and safety programs as needed.
• Develop and implement EHS programs that support a safe and compliant workplace.
• Partner with plant leadership to foster a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Conduct facility safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify hazards, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping requirements, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), written safety programs, emergency response documentation, and other required regulatory records.
• Coordinate workers'' compensation case management in partnership with Human Resources and insurance providers.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and facilitate site Safety Committees to promote employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Corporate leadership to integrate safety into operations, evaluate new equipment and manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including waste management, permitting, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with property insuance inspections, loss prevention initiatives, and corporate safety audits.
• Monitor safety performance metrics, analyze trends, a
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices, recommending updates to company policies and safety programs as needed.