Safety Manager

Safety Manager – Manufacturing (EHS/SHE)Wallingford, CT$110,000 - $130,000/yearWe are seeking a Safety Manager to lead site Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) programs in a manufacturing environment with our client company. This role is responsible for regulatory compliance, occupational health, industrial hygiene, safety training, emergency preparedness, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable manufacturing and transportation regulations, OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, site audits, and SHE management system requirements. Serve as Lead Auditor when needed.Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health: Manage industrial hygiene monitoring, occupational health programs, reporting, and documentation in partnership with the site medical team.Safety Culture and Risk ManagementEmergency Preparedness.Safety Training and CertificationsIncident InvestigationSafety Documentation: Develop and maintain safety procedures, work instructions, training materials, incident reports, and regulatory documentation.Operational Excellence: Partner with Operations to improve workplace safety, housekeeping, and organization through 5S programs, Gemba walks, safety audits, and corrective action tracking.QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field.5–7 years of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE/EHS) experience in a manufacturing environment.Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.Strong knowledge of applicable OSHA standards, SHE regulations, safety compliance, and audit requirements.Experience working with regulatory agencies, auditors, and regulatory officials.Required certifications and qualifications to serve as the site SHE leader for applicable Safety and Environmental functions.Experience with industrial hygiene, incident investigation, root cause analysis, safety training, emergency response, and corrective action management.Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and safety management systems preferred.