• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #25909

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organization? This exciting opportunity as a Safety Manager offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. If this aligns with your career goals, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and sustain comprehensive safety, security, and occupational health programs in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
• Perform job site inspections, hazard analyses, and incident investigations to identify risks, determine root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions in partnership with internal teams.
• Oversee and continuously improve the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program to ensure proper selection, use, and compliance.
• Manage workplace injury reporting and workers compensation claims, maintaining timely communication and follow-up with employees and insurance carriers.
• Maintain accurate OSHA documentation, including OSHA 300 and 300A logs.
• Oversee physical security infrastructure such as access control systems, surveillance, and alarm systems; collaborate with vendors on system evaluations, upgrades, implementation, and cost analysis.
• Establish and maintain access control standards, visitor procedures, and safety and security requirements for contractors.
• Support emergency planning and response efforts, including evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown protocols, and coordinate with local emergency responders when necessary.
• Gather, analyze, and present safety and security metrics to identify trends, mitigate risk, and support continuous improvement, providing regular reports to leadership.
• Coordinate annual hearing conservation testing and related compliance activities.
• Chair the Safety Committee, facilitate monthly safety meetings, and support employee safety training and refresher programs.
• Conduct all activities with the highest level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment to safeguard people, property, and operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by senior leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered, including degrees in other disciplines (e.g., Business) with demonstrated workplace safety and regulatory compliance experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an Occupational Health and Safetyfocused role.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Professional safety certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience with emergency response planning or incident management is a plus.
• Exposure to industrial hygiene practices is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards preferred.
• Authorized to work legally in the United States.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and related productivity tools.
• Working knowledge of federal OSHA standards as well as applicable state and local safety regulations.
• Solid understanding of occupational health and safety programs and best practices.
• Experience handling and assessing chemical-related safety risks.
• Proven ability to evaluate diverse work environments and conduct hazard assessments and audits.
• Effective at collaborating with internal teams, external contractors, and regulatory agencies in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Capable of working independently while also contributing effectively within a team setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and adapt quickly in fast-paced or changing environments.
• Willingness and flexibility to work varied schedules or shifts to maintain adequate safety coverage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Profit Sharing.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $90K-$110K

Ask for: Natalie

Job Id: 25909

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