Kane Partners LLC is hiring: Manufacturing Safety Manager in Hickory

We’re hiring a hands-on safety leader to own workplace safety across three active manufacturing and converting facilities. This is a plant-floor role focused on machine safety, production processes, and reducing real risk—not warehouse or 3PL safety. You’ll have full responsibility for safety performance across equipment-driven operations, with strong visibility, autonomy, and room to grow as the footprint expands. Lead safety programs across multiple manufacturing and converting operations • Build, enforce, and improve safety policies for production environments • Ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance tied to equipment and industrial processes • Train hourly employees on machine safety, LOTO, GHS, and safe work practices • Conduct floor audits, JHAs, and risk assessments • Investigate incidents and near misses tied to manufacturing equipment or processes • Use data and trends to reduce injuries and hazards • Partner with plant leadership to drive accountability and culture • Lead emergency response planning and drills • Safety experience in manufacturing, converting, or industrial production • Working knowledge of OSHA standards for equipment and plant operations • Comfortable on the floor with machines, operators, and supervisors • Strong communicator who can train and influence hourly teams • bachelor’s preferred • Not a Fit If Your background is limited to warehouse, logistics, 3PL, or transportation-only safety. Work authorization will be verified, and misrepresentation will result in immediate removal from consideration.