Novo Logistics
Position: Safety Manager
Location: Lexington SC
Competitive salary based on experience!
Company Description
The Novo culture has the utmost respect for our team members families and the local community. As a member of Novo we warmly welcome you and your family to the Novo team. We empower our team members to advocate for our cultural values of respect safety transparency and continuous improvement. Our team is proud to work for Novo and were proud to work with them.
Join us in making a difference for our partners.
Job Overview
Novo is seeking an experienced and dedicated Safety Manager to oversee all health safety and environmental (HSE) aspects at a designated site. This role ensures compliance with local state and federal regulations along with internal policies while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The position focuses on mitigating risks enhancing workplace well-being and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership
- Promote a culture of safety through proactive training communication and engagement with operational leadership using a hands-on approach.
- Develop implement and manage comprehensive safety programs and policies tailored to the team while supporting operations in a manufacturing environment.
- Serve as the primary contact for safety-related matters and lead responses to emergencies and incidents.
- Collaborate with on-site safety teams to implement shared safety programs and initiatives.
- Facilitate and lead the site Safety Committee.
Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure compliance with OSHA EPA and other applicable health safety and environmental regulations.
- Conduct regular safety audits risk assessments and inspections addressing identified hazards promptly.
- Maintain accurate documentation of safety incidents corrective actions and compliance efforts.
Training and Development
- Design develop and implement safety training programs for employees at all levels including new hire orientation hazard communication and equipment-specific protocols.
- Integrate updates from industry best practices and regulatory changes into training and safety programs.
- Ensure required certifications and recertifications are completed for all team members.
Incident Investigation and Prevention
- Investigate workplace incidents near-misses and accidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with operational teams to develop preventive measures and safety improvement strategies.
- Utilize data-driven solutions and metrics to monitor and enhance safety performance.
Education Experience and Certification
- Degree in occupational safety and health safety engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
- At least five years of relevant experience with a proven track record in the industry.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills including root cause analysis.
- Authorized OSHA 10- and 30-hour General Industry Training preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Valid drivers license.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Minimum age of 18 at the time of application.
- Willingness to undergo a background check and drug screening.
Working Conditions
- Work occurs in both an office environment with moderate lighting and temperature and outside areas surrounding the warehouse and manufacturing facilities.
- Exposure to heat cold inclement weather and potentially hazardous materials or situations including extreme heights dust fumes and loud noise.
- Use of personal protective equipment is required.
- Duties involve computer use and may include extended working hours.
Employment Type
Compensation
- Weekly salaried pay via direct deposit.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored medical insurance with nominal employee contributions.
- Dental vision life insurance and additional options are available.
401(k) Plan
- Employer match option available.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- PTO hours are provided according to internal policy.
Required Experience:
Manager