Manager, Safety

Job DetailsJob Location: Marshfield, WI 54449Job Category: ManufacturingAt Forte Opening Solutions, we don't just manufacture doors; we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration. 

Overview
The Safety Manager will partner with the plant leadership team to reach the organization’s most important goal of keeping employees safe. The Safety Manager will also be responsible for leading the team to ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulatory requirements and Forte’s corporate safety policies and guidelines.

This position has a direct reporting relationship to the Plant Manager, with a dotted line to the Corporate Safety Manager. The Safety Manager must develop a strong cooperative relationship with the Plant leadership teams.

Responsibilities:


Executes Forte’s safety programs
Designs and directs a program to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards through safety training of all managers, planned inspections, skill training, first aid care, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, new employee orientation, physical protection, etc.
Identify, scope, and facilitate the execution of safety improvement projects
Communicates and leads safety activities
Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication 
Develops effective working relationships with the safety committees, department managers, plant managers, and employees
Lead injury and incident investigations and root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented and communicated within the established timelines
Drive safety performance through the use of metrics, dashboards and analytics; identify trends, monitor progress and develop and present reports to leadership with actionable recommendations
Champion proactive safety practices, including near miss reporting, behavioral observation programs and employee engagement
Conduct regular audits, inspections and safety assessments; develop improvement plans and track implementation
Schedules and implements safety training for employees
Focuses on injury and worker’s compensation cost reduction
Compliance with governmental and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies

QualificationsQualifications


BS/BA in a related field - Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety/Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, Management with at least
5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment; multi-site and union experience preferred, or proven experience deemed to equal or exceed formal education
Experience navigating union environments, including safety committee involvement and joint safety initiatives
Demonstrated success in leading safety initiatives, improving safety culture, and reducing incident rates
Experience using data analytics and KPIs to drive safety performance, identify risk, and influence operational decisions
Excellent communication, interpersonal and influence skills, able to lead across all levels of the organization
Must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to manage reports, dashboards, training documentation and communications
Working knowledge of worker compensation, Federal, State & Local Environmental Regulations, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ACGIH
Experience with Lean Management Operating Systems