Job Description

Safety Manager – VPP Star Certified Manufacturing Site

Newark, OH

$110,000 to $130,000

Job ID 28773

Join a Purpose-Driven Team Committed to Safety Excellence

We’re seeking a principled, collaborative Safety Manager to lead safety culture and compliance at our heavy manufacturing facility. This is a critical leadership role focused on protecting our people, fostering a proactive and inclusive safety culture, and sustaining our OSHA VPP Star certification .

As a hands-on leader and strategic thinker, you will drive continuous improvement through coaching, partnership, and a shared sense of ownership. You’ll play a pivotal role in engaging employees—from the shop floor to leadership—in building a workplace grounded in values, operational learning, and well-being.

• Key Responsibilities: Serve as a cultural steward, integrating safety excellence into daily operations and long-term strategy.
• Champion a proactive, Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) approach aligned with VPP Star principles.
• Lead grassroots, employee-driven safety initiatives and peer engagement programs.
• Promote learning from incidents and near misses to drive organizational improvement.
• Partner with employees at all levels—including union leadership—to reinforce a transparent, safety-first environment.
• Develop and guide the Hourly Safety Representative Program and other peer-led initiatives.
• Maintain strong visibility on the shop floor to coach, listen, and lead by example.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and all relevant regulations.
• Manage documentation and sustain VPP Star requirements through continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs); ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Serve as the site liaison for regulatory agencies and reporting.

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (required).
• 7+ years of safety experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a unionized setting.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, VPP, Behavior-Based Safety, and operational learning methodologies.
• Experience facilitating learning from events or safety learning teams is a plus.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• CSP, CIH, CHMM certifications preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team where safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a shared value. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a culture of care, learning, and excellence while making a meaningful impact on the lives of your coworkers every day.

Please apply or send us a copy of your resume to dublin@omnione.com . All your information will be kept confidential. Please feel free to call us at 614-760-5799

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