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Safety Manager

Research Triangle Park, NC

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

As a Safety Manager you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s safety programs to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations. This role leads cross-functional efforts to identify and control hazards, reduce operational risk, and promote a strong safety culture throughout the facility.


Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of the site’s safety program in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
  • Contribute to the development of and support the effective implementation of safety policies and procedures and safe working instructions.
  • Drive critical OH&S programs such as incident reporting and investigation, respiratory protection, control of hazardous energy, PPE, hot work, fire prevention, etc. to reduce risks and company costs.
  • Perform and oversee all field checks related to inspections, PPE, etc.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams regarding safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain accurate EHS documentation, records, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Create and lead permit-to-work programs including but not limited to hot work, roof access permits, confined space entry permits, working at height permits, etc.
  • Lead and support safety audits (internal and ISO 45001), inspections, and regulatory reviews; develop improvement plans based on findings.
  • Create and own the Blood Borne Pathogen Program.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor during significant operational changes, capital projects, investigations, audits, and regulatory interactions.
  • Mentor EHS professionals to strengthen technical depth, leadership capability, and succession planning.
  • Strengthen and influence a proactive safety culture at all organizational levels.
  • Champion a strong safety culture through communication, coaching, and visible engagement in the field.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial, or related field preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in managing a safety program in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, state and local regulations and other relevant industry standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working in a powdered metal facility.
  • Bilingual
  • Certified internal auditor

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.




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