Safety Manager

The Company

Davis Wire is part of the Heico US Wire Group, comprising three independent companies with four manufacturing facilities that produce steel wire and cable products for diverse industries. This independent model encourages entrepreneurship, growth, and professional development at all levels. The US Wire Group operates within the Metals Processing Group and is wholly owned by The Heico Companies, LLC.

Our philosophy of developing close customer contact to provide prompt, responsive service and to meet our customers' changing needs allows us to be leaders within our respective industries. Products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives, and an established network of independent distributors. Our company is diverse and has a solid management base, product/market niches and efficient manufacturing capabilities.

Salary Range: $120k to 140k/per year

The Position

The EHS Manager is a champion of safety culture, responsible for developing and implementing programs that ensure compliance with the Heico EHS management system, regulatory requirements, and the site's strategic goals. Reporting to the Facility VP/GM, this visible role requires a strong presence on the production floor and close collaboration with employees, supervisors, managers, and corporate/regional EHS teams. The role may also be overseeing the work of staff, hourly employees, or external consultants.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by training managers and employees in safe work practices, fire prevention, chemical/material handling, and emergency response.
• Serves as a visible leader on the production floor, conducting inspections, identifying risks, and ensuring timely corrective or preventative actions.
• Plans and implements training programs for managers and employees on safe work practices, fire prevention, and proper handling of materials.
• Guides management and supervisors in accident investigations and partnering with HR on workers' compensation, hearings, and insurance cases.
• Conducts environmental and safety inspections and determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by company and regulatory agencies.
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to eliminate employee industrial accidents, working in tandem with the Human Resources department.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintains safety files and records.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of industrial EHS experience including at least 5 years' management level EHS experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, safety, environmental or related science
• Strong working knowledge of applicable EHS laws and regulations, state, local, and federal
• Excellent time management, project coordination and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data to make/gather support for business decisions
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to think strategically and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Strong team building and team-participation skills
• Ability to both teach and learn
• Strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment
• Must be able to use Excel, Word, and Outlook
• If needed