Safety Manager

Safety Manager | Ruther Glen, Virginia Full-time | Direct Hire Client is open to assisting with relocation expenses. Kelly Engineering is looking for a Safety Manager with H&S experience in a manufacturing facility to join our client’s team to provide direction, planning, and oversight of their Environmental Health and Safety policies and programs. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Manage 3-5 safety professionals Lead EH&S for the plant, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations and corporate policies. Foster EHS culture across the organization with strategic plans. Collaborate on cross-functional projects within and outside the EHS team. Develop, implement, and assess EH&S programs and policies in line with corporate goals. Continuously improve the facility’s EHS management system. Identify and mitigate facility safety, health, and environmental hazards. Drive incident reporting and perform root cause analysis with subject matter experts. Oversee workers’ compensation and support modified duty and return to work programs. Facilitate EHS training and ensure compliance and effectiveness. Maintain accurate EHS records per regulatory requirements. Lead teams to implement EHS and sustainability improvements. Coach employees and leadership on safe work practices and risk management. Conduct risk assessments and recommend control measures. Analyze data for continuous safety improvement. Conduct EH&S audits and evaluate program effectiveness. Generate and review compliance reports for EPA and OSHA. Manage medical team partnerships for assessments and medical support. Establish PPE guidelines and manage vendor relationships. Implement environmental sustainability initiatives to reduce resource use and waste. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s in Health and Safety or Engineering Certifications (preferred): CSP, OHST, CSHM 8-15 years of EHS management experience in manufacturing Proven ability to lead culture change and improve safety performance Expertise in industry health and safety standards and best practices CLIENT OFFERINGS Medical, dental, and vision insurance Competitive salaries 401k and match PTO and holidays Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.