Safety Manager

Own and formalize the company-wide safety program, policies, and procedures

Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Establish and maintain a strong safety culture and stop-work authority framework

Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and inspections

Lead hazard analyses and safety studies for manufacturing processes (e.g., MIL-STD-882 or similar methodologies)

Partner with engineering to implement “design for safety” principles

Oversee Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), lift limits, machine guarding, and keep-out zones

Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with high-power lasers (ANSI Z136.1), industrial equipment, and future explosive ordnance integration

Develop safety protocols for firearms handling, weapons integration, and explosive materials (as applicable to future programs)

Support safe planning and execution of field-testing activities

Oversee chemical safety, storage, disposal, and digital SDS systems

Ensure appropriate PPE programs, respiratory protection, and facility zoning

Develop and maintain emergency action plans, evacuation maps, and muster procedures

Oversee fire protection systems, extinguisher programs, and drill coordination

Establish and manage incident reporting and corrective action processes

Coordinate first aid, AED, trauma kits, and responder training

Implement and manage a structured safety training program

Oversee machine-specific, forklift, laser, and specialized safety training

Maintain training documentation and compliance records

Lead regular safety meetings and reporting cadence

Analyze safety metrics, near-misses, and observations

Drive corrective actions and long-term preventative measures

Continuously elevate safety standards as operations evolve

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a safety professional in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry)

Experience developing and implementing safety programs in high-risk environments

Experience conducting hazard analyses and risk assessments

Experience supporting field testing operations

Strong communication skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Ability and willingness to spend significant time on the production floor

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification

Experience with explosives or ordnance safety

Firearms safety experience

Experience applying MIL-STD-882 or similar system safety frameworks

Experience with high-power laser safety standards (ANSI Z136.1, MIL-HDBK-828)

Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries