Job Title: Safety Director

Job Description

The Director of Safety plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of all workers in the manufacturing process. The position is responsible for developing and implementing safety policies and procedures, conducting safety inspections and audits, providing safety training, and analyzing safety data. The director of safety provides leadership and direction to a team of safety members and collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to ensure safety is integrated into all aspects of the industrial manufacturing process.

Roles and Responsibilities

•\tDevelop and implement strategies for creating, sustaining, and evolving a safety culture.

•\tProvide strategic direction, supervision, and guidance to ensure alignment with company policies and goals that drive to a zero-incident culture.

•\tDevelop and implement safety policies and procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

•\tConduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

•\tDevelop and deliver weekly safety training to educate manufacturing workers and management on safety best practices.

•\tEstablish and maintain safety records and documentation, including accident reports, safety training records, and safety inspection reports.

•\tAnalyze safety data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement and develop strategies to address safety issues.

•\tMonitor safety performance and provide feedback to management.

•\tDevelop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, safety professionals, and industry associations to stay current on safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

•\tRespond to safety incidents and emergencies and investigate incidents to identify causes and implement corrective actions.

•\tProvide safety training for new employees during orientation to include, review of the safety handbook, review of the job hazard forms, hands on tool training, and plant tours.

Soft SkillsTeamworkCommunicationProactiveAbility to work independentlyJob Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Additional Information

Two step onsite interview process.

Must provide professional references before starting the role.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.