Well-established company in Fostoria is seeking a full time Technical Safety Manager! You would be responsible for leading all aspects of safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and safety culture within a 120-employee glass manufacturing operation. This role serves as the site's technical expert on OSHA compliance, industrial safety, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, fall protection, ergonomics, contractor safety, and incident investigation. The Technical Safety Manager partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to proactively identify hazards, reduce risk, improve safety performance, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Lead the facility's safety program and promote a culture where safety is a core value. Serve as the site's primary safety resource and advisor to employees, supervisors, and leadership. Participate in Safety Functional Council with other Safety admin across other company manufacturing facilities Participate in monthly communication meetings to engage all plant employees and maintain team alignment and clarity of organizational and business goals Drive employee engagement in safety initiatives, observations, audits, and continuous improvement efforts. Conduct regular plant safety inspections and risk assessments lead safety awareness campaigns. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state regulations, and company safety standards. Maintain required safety records, documentation, permits, and reporting. Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary compliance actions. Manage OSHA logs and reporting requirements. Maintain alcohol & drug-free workplace and administer reasonable suspicion drug tests onsite Lead investigations of injuries, near misses, property damage incidents, and safety concerns. Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to identify corrective actions. Track corrective actions to completion and verify effectiveness. Analyze incident trends and develop proactive prevention strategies. Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors. Manage new employee safety orientation and annual refresher trainings. Ensure employees are trained and certified on required equipment and safety procedures. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience, a minimum 5 years of safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, and a strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements. Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis and delivering safety training programs also required. Strong preferance will be given to those candidates with experience in glass manufacturing, fabrication, tempering, lamination, or other industrial manufacturing environments and those who have a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST), ASP, or similar certification. If you enjoy an envronment where you would be a highly visible presence on the manufacturing floor utilizing your hands-on approach to safety leadership, this could be a great fit for you! Apply today!

Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person