Safety Lead – Manufacturing Safety & OSHA Compliance
JWF Industries is seeking an experienced Safety Lead to join our growing team.
The Safety Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing workplace health and safety programs across JWF Industries' manufacturing operations. This position focuses on promoting a culture of safety, ensuring OSHA compliance, reducing workplace risk, conducting safety training, investigating incidents, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
Candidates with experience in manufacturing safety, OSHA compliance, EHS management, risk assessment, safety audits, incident investigation, regulatory compliance, and occupational health and safety programs are encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time, in-person position. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with off-shift hours as needed to support operations.
Why Work at JWF?
JWF Industries is a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing, fabrication, and engineering solutions. We invest in our employees through professional development, leadership opportunities, career advancement, and meaningful work that supports critical industries. As a Safety Lead, you will play a key role in protecting our workforce while helping shape the future of safety across multiple manufacturing facilities.
At JWF, you'll find more than just a job. We offer:
- Competitive Pay based on skills, experience, and position level
- Long-Term Job Stability with a growing company serving multiple industries
- Career Advancement Opportunities for employees
- Leadership Role with direct impact on employee safety and company success
- Comprehensive Benefits Package supporting your health, financial security, and work-life balance
- Professional Development Opportunities including safety training and certifications
- Team-Oriented Culture that values respect, safety, quality, and collaboration
- Meaningful Work helping create a safer workplace for all employees
- Safe and Professional Work Environment focused on employee success and continuous improvement
Whether you're an experienced Safety Professional or looking to advance your Environmental Health and Safety career, JWF offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing with a company committed to safety excellence.
Essential Duties
- Develop, implement, and maintain workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Visit all facilities and production areas regularly to understand operations and identify safety risks.
- Conduct safety audits and inspections of personnel, equipment, materials, and work environments.
- Partner with Area Managers and leadership teams to identify, evaluate, and eliminate workplace hazards.
- Evaluate, assess, and improve company safety policies, procedures, and initiatives.
- Analyze accident reports, injury trends, and incident metrics to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct incident investigations and support corrective and preventive action plans.
- Develop, prepare, and facilitate safety training programs for employees, contractors, and vendors.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Maintain required safety documentation, records, reports, and compliance programs.
- Communicate and collaborate with insurance providers, regulatory agencies, and governing bodies regarding safety matters.
- Track and report key safety performance indicators and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote a culture of safety awareness, accountability, and employee engagement throughout the organization.
- Support company-wide occupational health and safety objectives while minimizing workplace risk.
Education Level
Bachelor's degree in Safety Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Industrial Safety, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, or production environment required.
- Experience developing and implementing occupational health and safety programs preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, risk assessments, safety audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and analyzing safety metrics.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and report safety-related data while developing actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.
- High attention to detail and strong observational skills required.
- Experience delivering employee safety training and leading continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to have the ability to concentrate and perform responsibilities by maintaining a constant state of focus and mental alertness. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands (including gripping & grasping) and reach with arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee will frequently walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision requirements such as color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The employee regularly works in office and manufacturing environments. While in production areas, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold or heat. The employee may be exposed to electrical hazards and vibration. The noise level in production areas is usually loud.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About JWF Industries
JWF Industries is a premier manufacturing and fabrication company providing innovative solutions for defense, infrastructure, transportation, energy, and commercial markets. Our team is committed to quality, safety, innovation, and workforce development. Through advanced manufacturing capabilities and employee-focused career development, JWF continues to build products and opportunities that make a difference.
Apply today to join our team as a Safety Lead and help build a safer future at JWF Industries.
EOE
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
