Manager, Risk & Safety at Osmundson Manufacturing Co. – Perry, Iowa

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Risk & Safety provides leadership and strategic oversight for the company’s safety, training, and workforce compliance programs. This role develops, implements, and maintains safety initiatives, manages workplace injuries and workers’ compensation processes, administers leave and accommodation programs, and ensures regulatory compliance. The Manager, Risk & Safety partners closely with production leadership to foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing operations.

MAIN FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety culture, hazard mitigation, and process reliability across all plant operations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight for safety team members to ensure effective delivery of training, onboarding, drills, and safety programs.
• Partner with production leadership to identify safety risks, conduct investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce incidents and injuries.
• Coordinate and facilitate safety training programs, drills, and assessments, including high-risk or compliance-mandated events, to maintain workforce readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze safety metrics, incident trends, and training data to inform leadership, drive continuous improvement, and ensure accountability at all levels of operations.
• Oversee workplace injury management and workers’ compensation programs, including case tracking, FROI reporting, return-to-work coordination, and collaboration with insurance providers.
• Manage employee accommodations and leave processes, including FMLA, disability, and other regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and timely resolution.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and reporting requirements, ensuring readiness for regulatory and compliance reviews.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial technology, or related field, or equivalent experience in manufacturing safety leadership.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, with demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and workers’ compensation management.
• Experience leading or supervising a team, preferably including training or safety professionals.
• Technical Skills: Experience investigating incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with production and office teams.
• Safety Knowledge: Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard communication, FMLA, and workplace accommodation requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to safety, process discipline, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently, and follow through on deadlines.
• Communication Skills: strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deliver training, collaborate with multiple teams, and support leadership in safety initiatives.