Assistant Safety Manager (Salaried)

Department/ Team Safety
Location Statesboro / Register Georgia
Date Posted 08/06/2026
Application Deadline 02/28/2027
Job Type Full-Time
Experience Level Senior
Salary Range 80~110K Based on the Experience level

Brief Description

General Description:

The Assistant Safety Manager provides strategic leadership, functional guidance, and hands-on oversight to execute plant-wide health and safety programs. This role drives continuous safety improvement by developing policies, auditing operational practices, leading incident investigations, and building a proactive safety culture across all levels of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Program Development & Operational Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and safety programs aligned with regulatory standards.
• Integrate standardized safety protocols and training materials directly into operational work instructions.
• Execute daily auditing processes to track leading and lagging indicators, using data to implement preventative actions.
• Lead Residual Risk Reduction ( ) initiatives to systematically identify, mitigate, and eliminate workplace hazards.
• Enforce safety compliance across the plant and escalate critical violations to senior leadership.

 

Incident Investigation, Response & Emergency Preparedness

• Lead thorough accident, injury, and near-miss investigations, performing root-cause analysis to ensure timely corrective actions.
• Direct the plant’s Emergency Preparedness procedures and oversee the training, readiness, and response capabilities of the First Responder Team.
• Provide immediate first aid care when necessary and coordinate the medical transport of injured employees.

 

Regulatory Compliance, Metrics & Administration

• Track, compile, and report critical safety metrics for site leadership, corporate stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Partner with Human Resources to facilitate new-hire safety onboarding and manage worker’s compensation processes.
• Source and manage external vendors for specialized safety training and technical equipment evaluations.
• Approve requisitions for plant-wide safety supplies, medical equipment, and personal protective gear (PPE).

 

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive EHS management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certifications: OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour certifications preferred; First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.

 

Key Competencies & Professional Attributes:

• Leadership & Influence: Participative leadership style with a focus on team engagement, accountability, and driving a shared safety vision.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and communicate effectively across all organizational levels, from floor technicians to senior executives.
• Problem-Solving & Judgement: Strong analytical skills with sound business judgment to balance operational needs with strict EHS compliance.
• Agility & Resourcefulness: Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing complex, multifaceted projects alongside day-to-day plant demands.

 

Organizational Relationships:

• Direct Reporting: Reports directly to the Senior Safety Manager.
• Internal Coordination: Maintains close cross-functional alignment with Senior Management, Middle Management, Operations Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Production Staff.

 

 

Ajin Georgia is committed to creating a diverse workforce and values diversity as an asset. Ajin Georgia  affords equal opportunity to all employees and prospective employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, hair texture or hairstyle, if that hair texture or that hairstyle is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin or any other basis protected by state and federal law in all aspects of the employment relationship. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.