Manager Safety

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Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Senior Manager, Safety to lead site safety and environmental compliance in Graham, Kentucky. EBAD develops mission-critical products supporting space, missile, and defense applications, where protecting people and maintaining safe, reliable operations are essential to the mission.

This is an opportunity to own the site’s safety agenda, strengthen facilities and maintenance performance, and build a proactive culture in which employees speak up, leaders take responsibility, and improvements last. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who combines technical EHS expertise with sound judgment, develops capable teams, and turns priorities into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Site Safety Leadership and Compliance

• Lead site EHS priorities, programs, inspections, audits, training, reporting, and regulatory compliance in alignment with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and company standards.

• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DoD, DHS, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Write, implement, and manage EHS programs, policies, procedures, and required documentation.

• Maintain EHS logs, records, reports, certifications, and other compliance documentation.

• Lead hazard assessments, Process Hazard Analyses, incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and near-miss reviews.

• Identify and address hazards associated with energetic materials, hazardous waste, manufacturing processes, equipment, and facility changes.

• Oversee hazardous waste storage and disposal activities, including labeling, containment, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

• Administer and maintain safety programs including Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plans, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Hot Work, Confined Space, and Respiratory Protection.

Safety Culture and Operational Accountability

• Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor through regular walks, employee engagement, inspections, and support.

• Build employee trust and ensure reported concerns receive timely action, follow-up, and feedback.

• Partner with Operations and functional leaders to establish ownership of safety performance, corrective actions, training compliance, and incident prevention.

• Lead or support daily and monthly EHS meetings, employee safety committees, behavior-based safety, and observation programs.

• Promote safe working practices and address unsafe conditions or behaviors promptly.

• Support emergency response activities and provide or coordinate first aid treatment as appropriate.

Execution and Measurable Improvement

• Drive safety, facilities, and maintenance initiatives through implementation with clear owners, milestones, escalation paths, and follow-through.

• Use leading and lagging indicators to identify trends, prioritize risks, and demonstrate sustained improvement.

• Apply daily management and structured problem solving through the Ensign-Bickford Operating System (EBOS).

• Introduce innovative and practical solutions to improve safety, reliability, compliance, and operational performance.

• Support cultural change and influence employees and leaders through periods of resistance or competing priorities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of five years of progressive EHS experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DoD, DHS, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Experience leading incident investigations, root-cause analysis, risk assessments, compliance programs, and safety training.

• Experience with hazardous materials, hazardous waste, PPE, emergency response, and manufacturing safety programs.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate employees, influence leaders, and build a proactive safety culture.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a Lean Manufacturing or continuous-improvement environment.

• Fluent in English.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing and facilities environment and perform other related duties as assigned.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.