Our client is a Louisville-based provider of conveyor and material handling solutions supporting manufacturing, distribution, and logistics operations. Their systems are built for performance, reliability, and safetyand this role plays a critical part in ensuring those standards are upheld across operations.
We are seeking a Safety Manager to lead, implement, and continuously improve the company's safety programs. This is a hands-on, in-office leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, reducing workplace risk, and fostering a strong safety-first culture across engineering, manufacturing, and field installation teams.
This position reports directly to senior leadership and will serve as the subject matter expert for all safety-related initiatives.
Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety programs and policies
Ensure compliance with OSHA and all federal, state, and local safety regulations
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
Manage workers' compensation cases and return-to-work programs
Facilitate safety training programs for manufacturing and field installation teams
Maintain and update safety documentation, reporting, and compliance records
Track and report key safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near-miss reporting, etc.)
Partner with operations and project teams to integrate safety into project planning
Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement and accountability
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English
5+ years of safety leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, or construction environments
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements
Experience supporting field installation or project-based operations is highly preferred
OSHA 30 certification required; CSP or ASP certification is a plus
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis
Strong leadership, communication, and training facilitation skills
Ability to influence culture and hold teams accountable
Competitive salary: $110K $130K
High-impact leadership role with visibility to executive leadership
Opportunity to shape and strengthen company-wide safety culture
Stable, growing organization in the material handling and automation space
In-office collaboration with engineering and operations teams