Safety Manager

About this role

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

As a Safety Manager you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s safety programs to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations. This role leads cross-functional efforts to identify and control hazards, reduce operational risk, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the site’s safety program in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Contribute to the development of and support the effective implementation of safety policies and procedures and safe working instructions.
• Drive critical OH&S programs such as incident reporting and investigation, respiratory protection, control of hazardous energy, PPE, hot work, fire prevention, etc. to reduce risks and company costs.
• Perform and oversee all field checks related to inspections, PPE, etc.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams regarding safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, records, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Create and lead permit-to-work programs including but not limited to hot work, roof access permits, confined space entry permits, working at height permits, etc.
• Lead and support safety audits (internal and ISO 45001), inspections, and regulatory reviews; develop improvement plans based on findings.
• Create and own the Blood Borne Pathogen Program.
• Serve as a trusted advisor during significant operational changes, capital projects, investigations, audits, and regulatory interactions.
• Mentor EHS professionals to strengthen technical depth, leadership capability, and succession planning.
• Strengthen and influence a proactive safety culture at all organizational levels.
• Champion a strong safety culture through communication, coaching, and visible engagement in the field.
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial, or related field preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in managing a safety program in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, state and local regulations and other relevant industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a powdered metal facility.
• Bilingual
• Certified internal auditor
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.