Senior Safety Manager

Position Summary:

Leeco Steel is a leading supplier of carbon, HSLA and alloy steels from the premier mills worldwide. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Senior Safety Manager will oversee safety-related tasks at all of Leeco Steel's facilities across North America. This role works closely with many teams to ensure compliance, promote a strong safety culture and drive risk reduction initiatives. This position requires 30-50% travel and regular in-person attendance at a Leeco office or facility when not traveling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and ongoing improvement of EHS programs, policies and procedures across all Leeco Steel locations


• Conduct and support EHS audits, inspections and compliance evaluations


• Partner with teams to identify hazards, assess risk and implment effective safety controls


• Lead incident investigations (including near misses) and root cause analysis; ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained


• Support regulatory compliance efforts, including OSHA and environmental requirements, reporting, and documentation


• Maintain required EHS documentation and records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations


• Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics; support development of KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives


• Collaborate with HR and leadership on workers’ compensation claims, injury management, and return-to-work programs


• Support and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels


• Promote a strong safety culture by engaging employees and reinforcing safe work practices


• Assist with emergency preparedness, drills, and compliance activities across facilities


• Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies as needed to support compliance and safety initiatives


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

•   Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable safety and environmental regulations 


• Experience supporting EHS programs within a manufacturing environment 


• Proven ability to conduct audits, investigations, and risk assessments 


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 


• Excellent organizational and time management abilities 


• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences 


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications 


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field required


• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM or similar preferred


• OSHA 30-hour certification required; OSHA 500 and other advanced certifications are a plus


• First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain) preferred


• 5-8+ years of experience in environmental health and safety, preferably in manufacturing


• Experience with workers' compensation processes and injury management


• Experience supporting regulatory audits, reporting and compliance activities