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Ellerbrock-Norris

Senior Safety Manager – Industrial Operations

Ellerbrock-Norris, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Senior Safety Manager – Industrial Operations Employment Type: Full-Time

Base Pay Range: $95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

The Opportunity This is a high-impact safety leadership role for an industrial facility that needs more than oversight. We’re looking for a Safety Manager who can personally build, implement, and maintain safety programs—not just monitor what already exists.

This role is best suited for a mid- to senior-level safety professional who is comfortable operating independently, partnering closely with operations, and setting the standard for how safety shows up on the floor every day.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Building, implementing, and sustaining facility-wide safety programs

Leading full facility safety audits and ensuring corrective actions are completed and embedded

Conducting incident investigations and supporting OSHA citation abatement when necessary

Delivering hands‑on safety training for both leadership and front‑line team members

Serving as a key point of contact during OSHA inspections or compliance activity

Communicating effectively with plant leadership and hourly employees to drive adoption and accountability

Required Experience & Qualifications

3–5+ years of safety management experience in a general industry environment

(Manufacturing, recycling, or heavy industrial experience strongly preferred)

Demonstrated experience writing and implementing safety programs, including:

Permit Required Confined Spaces (PRCS)

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) programs

Respiratory Protection

Hands‑on experience conducting:

Full facility safety audits

Incident investigations

Safety training (LOTO, PRCS, PIT, fall protection, etc.)

Ability to work directly with OSHA compliance officers when required

Experience leading or supporting OSHA citation abatement

Strong communication skills across leadership teams and floor-level employees

Preferred

Safety certifications such as CHST, OHST, STS, or advanced credentials (ASP, CSP, SMP)

5–7+ years of experience in manufacturing or recycling environments

Written safety manuals and policies

SOPs

Equipment‑specific LOTO procedures

Experience managing workers’ compensation and return‑to‑work programs

Exposure to ISO standards, continuous improvement, or lean manufacturing

Strong leadership presence with the confidence to own the safety program end‑to‑end

Why This Role This is not a maintenance role—it’s a build‑and‑lead opportunity. You’ll be trusted to create structure, improve systems, and influence how safety operates across the facility. If you take pride in building programs that actually work—and holding the line when it matters—this role will give you the runway to do it right.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Job function Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Project Management

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