Site Safety Manager

Entek • Terre Haute, IN

1d • $125,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join ENTEK in Terre Haute, IN ENTEK is seeking an experienced and driven Site Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives at our growing operations. With over 40 years of innovation and global expansion, ENTEK offers an environment where your leadership, expertise, and impact truly matter. This is a high-visibility role where you will take full ownership of site safety performance across construction, commissioning, and manufacturing. If you are passionate about building strong safety cultures, influencing teams, and leading in a high-hazard, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity. What You’ll Do Lead and own all site safety programs during construction, commissioning, and operations Manage contractor safety, job hazard analysis (JHA), permit-to-work systems, and safe work practices Develop and sustain a comprehensive safety management system aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices Serve as the primary safety advisor to site leadership, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams Drive safety integration into equipment design, processes, and capital projects Lead and facilitate the plant safety committee to promote engagement and continuous improvement Maintain a strong field presence, coaching employees and leaders on safety accountability Design and deliver safety training programs for employees and contractors Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation Monitor and report safety performance metrics (KPIs), trends, and improvement initiatives Lead OSHA compliance efforts, audits, and regulatory inspections Advise leadership on safety risks, regulatory changes, and mitigation strategies Be available to respond to safety concerns on a 24/7 basis as needed Requirements What You’ll Bring Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field 8+ years of experience in occupational safety/EHS roles At least 2 years in a leadership or program management capacity Experience supporting construction, startup, or commissioning environments Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in lithium battery materials, chemical manufacturing, or other high-hazard environments Experience building safety programs in greenfield or rapidly growing facilities Professional certification (CSP preferred; CIH or CHMM also valued) Key Skills & Capabilities Strong leadership and ability to drive accountability across all organizational levels Deep knowledge of safety regulations, compliance, and best practices Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Ability to influence culture and lead behavioral safety initiatives Excellent communication and training delivery skills Working Environment Based in a dynamic manufacturing and construction setting Exposure to industrial environments, including machinery, noise, and chemicals A combination of field and office work with significant on-site presence Physical activity, including standing, walking, and lifting (up to 50 lbs occasionally) On-call availability for safety-related incidents as needed About ENTEK ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company; we’re a values-driven team: Respect – valuing every individual and contribution Integrity – doing what is right, always Innovation – advancing technology and ideas Commitment – to our people, customers, and future ENTEK is more than a manufacturing companywe’re a values-driven team:a role where you can shape safety culture and make a lasting impact. ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive, and drug-free workplace. Salary Description $125,000 - $130,000

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in occupational safety/EHS roles
• At least 2 years in a leadership or program management capacity
• Experience supporting construction, startup, or commissioning environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in lithium battery materials, chemical manufacturing, or other high-hazard environments
• Experience building safety programs in greenfield or rapidly growing facilities
• Professional certification (CSP preferred; CIH or CHMM also valued)

Responsibilities

• Lead and own all site safety programs during construction, commissioning, and operations
• Manage contractor safety, job hazard analysis (JHA), permit-to-work systems, and safe work practices
• Develop and sustain a comprehensive safety management system aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices
• Serve as the primary safety advisor to site leadership, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams
• Drive safety integration into equipment design, processes, and capital projects
• Lead and facilitate the plant safety committee to promote engagement and continuous improvement
• Maintain a strong field presence, coaching employees and leaders on safety accountability
• Design and deliver safety training programs for employees and contractors
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Monitor and report safety performance metrics (KPIs), trends, and improvement initiatives
• Lead OSHA compliance efforts, audits, and regulatory inspections
• Advise leadership on safety risks, regulatory changes, and mitigation strategies
• Be available to respond to safety concerns on a 24/7 basis as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level