Director of Corporate Safety

Job description :

A newly created role for an experienced Director of Corporate Safety to lead safety performance across multiple U.S. manufacturing locations. This position will drive OSHA compliance, safety programs, incident reduction, standardization, and continuous improvement within metal fabrication, machining, stamping, and related industrial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead corporate safety strategy across multi-site manufacturing operations

Standardize safety programs, training, and reporting systems

Ensure OSHA compliance and drive corrective action implementation

Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation

Build and develop a scalable safety team and site safety leads

Improve safety KPIs and culture across all levels of the organization

Partner with operations, HR, engineering, and plant leadership

Travel up to 30% to support multiple facilities

Qualifications : Requirements

10+ years in manufacturing safety leadership (multi-site experience required) Strong OSHA knowledge with hands-on plant floor engagement

Experience in metal fabrication, machining, stamping, or similar environments Ability to influence decisions, drive accountability, and coach across levels

Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or similar field

Certifications preferred : CSP, CIH, CHMM Strength in audits, training, communication, and safety culture development

Ideal Traits

Strong communicator who can lead from the floor and the boardroom Confident, assertive, and able to push back respectfully with facts and reasoning

Balanced approach : firm when needed, collaborative when beneficial

Builder mindset - can structure, lead, and scale a safety organization

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary (DOE) + 12% bonus

Senior leadership visibility and influence

Relocation support for the right candidate including :

Temporary housing (up to 6 months, $2,000 / mo)

House-hunting trips (2 with spouse + 1 pre-employment)

Moving expense reimbursement (up to $9,000)

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

We are seeking someone with deep, hands-on manufacturing safety expertise to drive continuous safety improvement across all six of our manufacturing facilities. Environmental and regulatory compliance functionssuch as wastewater and other environmental requirements, are primarily handled by our Director of Corporate Quality and other specialized roles, with this position serving in a supporting capacity only as needed.

Opportunity to be part of the senior leadership team, influence and speak at all levels of organization. Opportunity to build out a whole safety team across the organization.

Family owned business.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 125000

Salary Max : $ 150000

Currency Type : USD