Director of Safety - Jonesboro, AR
Hytrol Conveyor Company, Jonesboro, AR, United States
Overview
The Director of Safety is responsible for the strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational integration of environmental, health, and occupational safety across multi-site manufacturing operations. This role owns enterprise safety performance, including TRIR and DART outcomes, and is accountable for driving sustained reductions in recordable incidents and lost-time events.
This position requires advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations, enforcement processes, manufacturing risk controls, and safety management systems. The Director of Safety partners directly with senior leadership and plant operations to embed safety into production processes, capital projects, equipment design, maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strong regulatory expertise, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence safety culture at all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise-wide environmental, health, and occupational safety strategy across multiple manufacturing sites
Establish standardized safety programs, policies, procedures, and performance metrics across all locations
Own safety performance outcomes, including TRIR and DART, and implement targeted strategies to reduce incident frequency and severity
Conduct advanced analysis of safety data, trends, and leading indicators to identify systemic risk and implement preventative controls
Lead OSHA inspections from opening conference through citation resolution, including abatement planning, documentation management, and regulatory response coordination
Serve as primary organizational liaison with OSHA and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and all applicable reporting requirements, including Tier II and Form R submissions
Oversee comprehensive incident investigations utilizing structured root cause methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone analysis) and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained
Direct job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and machine safeguarding assessments
Partner with engineering and operations teams to integrate safety requirements into:
Equipment design and machine guarding
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
Confined space programs
Powered industrial truck operations
Fall protection systems
Hazard communication and chemical management
Ensure safety requirements are embedded in capital projects, facility expansions, and new equipment installations
Lead internal audits and site-level safety reviews to ensure consistent compliance and program effectiveness
Develop and mentor multi‑site safety professionals, ensuring consistent enforcement and application of safety standards
Establish accountability frameworks for plant leadership to reinforce safety ownership
Travel regularly between company sites to provide direct oversight and strategic alignment
Qualifications
8+ years of progressive environmental, health, and occupational safety leadership experience within a multi‑site manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
5+ years leading safety professionals across multiple locations and shifts
Demonstrated record of sustained TRIR and DART reduction through structured safety initiatives and risk control implementation
Advanced working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910) and regulatory enforcement processes
Proven experience managing OSHA inspections, citations, informal conferences, and abatement verification
Experience implementing and managing comprehensive programs related to:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Machine Guarding
Confined Space
Fall Protection
Ergonomics
Powered Industrial Trucks
Experience leading environmental compliance and government reporting, including Tier II and Form R
Proficiency in safety management systems and technology platforms used to track incidents, audits, corrective actions, and safety metrics
Strong analytical capability with demonstrated ability to leverage data to drive operational decision‑making
Ability to influence senior leadership and operational teams in balancing production demands with regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to clearly interpret complex regulatory requirements into operational action plans
CSP, CIH, or equivalent professional safety certification strongly preferred
Education Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related technical field required and Master’s degree in related field preferred.
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This position requires advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations, enforcement processes, manufacturing risk controls, and safety management systems. The Director of Safety partners directly with senior leadership and plant operations to embed safety into production processes, capital projects, equipment design, maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strong regulatory expertise, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence safety culture at all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise-wide environmental, health, and occupational safety strategy across multiple manufacturing sites
Establish standardized safety programs, policies, procedures, and performance metrics across all locations
Own safety performance outcomes, including TRIR and DART, and implement targeted strategies to reduce incident frequency and severity
Conduct advanced analysis of safety data, trends, and leading indicators to identify systemic risk and implement preventative controls
Lead OSHA inspections from opening conference through citation resolution, including abatement planning, documentation management, and regulatory response coordination
Serve as primary organizational liaison with OSHA and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and all applicable reporting requirements, including Tier II and Form R submissions
Oversee comprehensive incident investigations utilizing structured root cause methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone analysis) and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained
Direct job hazard analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and machine safeguarding assessments
Partner with engineering and operations teams to integrate safety requirements into:
Equipment design and machine guarding
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
Confined space programs
Powered industrial truck operations
Fall protection systems
Hazard communication and chemical management
Ensure safety requirements are embedded in capital projects, facility expansions, and new equipment installations
Lead internal audits and site-level safety reviews to ensure consistent compliance and program effectiveness
Develop and mentor multi‑site safety professionals, ensuring consistent enforcement and application of safety standards
Establish accountability frameworks for plant leadership to reinforce safety ownership
Travel regularly between company sites to provide direct oversight and strategic alignment
Qualifications
8+ years of progressive environmental, health, and occupational safety leadership experience within a multi‑site manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
5+ years leading safety professionals across multiple locations and shifts
Demonstrated record of sustained TRIR and DART reduction through structured safety initiatives and risk control implementation
Advanced working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910) and regulatory enforcement processes
Proven experience managing OSHA inspections, citations, informal conferences, and abatement verification
Experience implementing and managing comprehensive programs related to:
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Machine Guarding
Confined Space
Fall Protection
Ergonomics
Powered Industrial Trucks
Experience leading environmental compliance and government reporting, including Tier II and Form R
Proficiency in safety management systems and technology platforms used to track incidents, audits, corrective actions, and safety metrics
Strong analytical capability with demonstrated ability to leverage data to drive operational decision‑making
Ability to influence senior leadership and operational teams in balancing production demands with regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to clearly interpret complex regulatory requirements into operational action plans
CSP, CIH, or equivalent professional safety certification strongly preferred
Education Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related technical field required and Master’s degree in related field preferred.
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