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Safety and Operations Manager

Safety and Operations Manager

Ultimate StaffingCollege Park, GA, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Ultimate Staffing is currently seeking a Safety and Operations Manager to lead our clients daily manufacturing operations and embed a world-class safety culture at our clients chemical and API facility. This position requires 75-90% of time spent on the manufacturing floor, directly engaging with operators, supervisors, and equipment to ensure that safe behaviors, compliant practices, and operational excellence are standard.

  • Direct Hire Opportunity
  • Fully onsite in College Park, GA
  • Salary up to $120K plus 15% Discretionary Bonus and full benefits offered

Role Overview :

Safety & Risk Leadership

  • Serve as the leader responsible for all safety and environmental programs, including EHS, OSHA, PSM, EPA, FDA, and DEA compliance.
  • Be the visible safety leader, spending 75-90% of time on the floor coaching, mentoring, and auditing safe practices.
  • Lead audits, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and PSM reviews to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
  • Conduct daily safety walks, toolbox talks, and near-miss reviews with operators.
  • Establish and track clear metrics (TRIR, near misses, incident rates) and communicate progress to leadership and regulators.
  • Oversee hazardous material handling, containment, spill response, and fire prevention programs.
  • Track and communicate safety performance metrics, with zero-tolerance for unsafe behaviors.
  • Oversee incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions.
  • Operational Leadership

  • Manage daily operations of chemical and API production while ensuring safety comes before output.
  • Lead a team of 10 employees, including 2-3 direct reports, with accountability for safe performance and compliance.
  • Oversee GMP documentation, material traceability, and batch execution processes.
  • Coordinate with maintenance and engineering to ensure equipment reliability and safe operating conditions.
  • Align operations with both production targets and regulatory requirements without compromising safety.
  • Cultural Transformation

  • Act as a change agent to transform a facility with a history of incidents into a zero-incident, safety-first culture.
  • Build workforce trust and engagement through visible daily leadership on the floor.
  • Lead behavioral-based safety (BBS) initiatives, empowering employees to take ownership of safe work practices.
  • Develop recognition and accountability systems that reinforce desired safety behaviors.
  • Foster a culture where every employee feels responsible for safety.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing chemical / API manufacturing.
  • Act as the primary safety representative with OSHA, EPA, FDA, DEA, and other regulators.
  • Maintain rigorous documentation, safety records, and reporting systems.
  • Partner with operations and QA to prepare for audits, inspections, and certifications.
  • Strategic Leadership

  • Advise executive leadership on safety risks, capital investment needs, and long-term safety strategy.
  • Align safety initiatives with production, quality, and business objectives.
  • Mentor and develop supervisors and employees in frontline safety leadership.
  • Lead cross-functional safety committees to drive accountability throughout the organization.
  • Qualifications and Experience Required :

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Operations, Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 15+ years of leadership experience in chemical or pharmaceutical / API manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated success leading safety and cultural transformations in high-risk or incident-prone facilities.
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, OSHA, PSM, EPA, and DEA compliance requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with hazardous material handling and batch traceability systems.
  • Skilled at building teams and managing direct reports with a focus on safety and accountability.
  • Preferred

  • Certifications : CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), Certified Safety Director or equivalent
  • Experience in legacy or high-risk facilities where safety systems required modernization.
  • OSHA 30 or better
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in safety KPIs and cultural engagement.
  • Prior success in preparing facilities for OSHA, EPA, and FDA / DEA audits.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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