Manager, Health & Safety

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment. 

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage. 

We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community. 

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities are available! 

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

About the Role: 

The Health and Safety Manager serves as the senior site leader for health and safety, providing strategic direction, technical expertise and day-to-day leadership for all plant health and safety programs. Partners with plant leadership to drive a proactive safety culture, manage risk, ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that protect employees and support operational performance.

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the plant’s health and safety strategy, programs and performance objectives in alignment with company and operational goals.
• Serve as the primary site leader for health and safety, providing expert guidance to plant leadership, supervisors and employees on regulatory compliance, risk management and safe operating practices.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and site leadership team to drive a proactive safety culture, strengthen accountability and embed health and safety into daily operations and decision-making.
• Lead the design and delivery of health and safety training programs, ensuring employees and leaders are equipped to recognize hazards, manage risk and work safely.
• Oversee the site audit and inspection process, evaluate findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and/or oversee incidents, injury and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action planning and follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Own site health and safety performance reporting, including analysis of leading and lagging indicators, identification of trends and presentation of actionable recommendations to plant leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local health and safety regulations, and serve as the primary site contact during regulatory inspections, agency inquiries and investigations.
• Lead the development, review and maintenance of site health and safety policies, procedures and written programs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Partners with HR, Operations and other stakeholders to manage workers’ compensation cases, support return-to-work efforts and reduce injury-related costs and exposure.
• Lead critical risk management efforts for the site, including programs related to industrial hygiene, PPE, hazard communication and other high-risk activities as applicable.
• Support the safe introduction of new chemicals, materials, processes and equipment by ensuring appropriate hazard review, documentation, employee communication and control measures are in place.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Environmental teams to support capital projects, process changes and operational improvements with appropriate health and safety risk assessment and controls.
• Support environmental compliance efforts as needed in coordination with the Knauf Environmental team to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of required health and safety documentation, records and regulatory reporting.
• Notify regulatory agencies as required and lead appropriate internal response, documentation and corrective action for reportable events or compliance concerns.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related field preferred

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with occupational health and safety regulatory issues.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a union environment may be required, depending on the location.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene and safety, occupational health and hazard communication
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to quickly analyze information and make pragmatic decisions that will benefit the organization
• Ability to educate and train others in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Ability to motivate others and gain buy-in as it relates to health and safety issues/topics
• Ability to work hands-on in corporate and industrial environments
• Ability to manage large projects within scope and budget
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.