Safety Director

STS Technical Services is hiring a Safety Director in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to support a growing manufacturing operation. This role provides strategic safety leadership while maintaining a strong, visible presence on the manufacturing floor. The Safety Director will be responsible for building, executing, and sustaining a comprehensive safety program that drives regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and an incident-free workplace culture.

The Safety Director leads all aspects of workplace safety across the organization, partnering closely with leadership, production, quality, and HR teams. This role combines hands‑on operational engagement with executive‑level reporting and long‑term safety strategy development.

• Lead and mentor a dedicated Safety Team across multiple facilities
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Drive a strong safety culture through training, leadership engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct regular safety and process audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance
• Deliver safety training and education to employees at all levels
• Oversee incident and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and ensure corrective actions are executed and documented
• Maintain accurate and detailed safety records and documentation
• Develop, track, and report safety metrics, KPIs, and trends to executive leadership
• Collaborate with management and employees to reinforce safe behaviors and workplace practices
• Enforce safety standards consistently across operations
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes
• Review processes and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety management or a similar leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards
• Proven experience leading safety culture initiatives and reducing incident rates
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with Production, Safety, Quality, HR, and Executive Leadership

• Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• CSP, ASP, or equivalent professional safety certification
• Experience supporting multi‑site manufacturing operations
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading organizations across the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. Our recruitment teams place skilled professionals into impactful roles nationwide, helping companies build strong teams while supporting long‑term career growth for the people we serve.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.