Safety Manager

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company

Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single‑source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.

We are looking for an energetic and passionate leader to develop and build upon our world class safety and environmental stewardship culture in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. As the Safety Manager
, you will be a member of the site leadership team. You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Safety at the Kewaunee Fabrications facility. At Kewaunee safety is an uncompromised value, and the safety of our team members and protecting the communities in which we live is paramount.

This position is based on site at our Kewaunee Fabrications facility in Kewaunee, WI. The ideal candidate will work onsite and reside within a reasonable commuting distance. This role supports and collaborates with a dedicated, unionized production workforce, contributing to a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment.

• Provide direction and guidance regarding implementation and maintenance of all health and safety related programs

• Assist Management with the development and implementation of an accountability program for both management and production personnel

• Evaluate risks and develops guidelines for roles, training, measurements and rewards for the management system for employee safety

• Oversee safety‑related training that is required to remain in compliance with all applicable regulation

• Organize, plan, and steer the Safety Representative Program to ensure that Oshkosh employees are provided with a safe workplace

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, federal, state and local guidelines regarding health and safety programs

• Lead the facility in our Safety Management System (SMS) journey.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or another related field

• 5+ years safety leadership experience

• 7+ years safety leadership experience

• Union experience preferred

• CSP, CHMM, CIH, or PE

• Experience with OSHA’s VPP Program

• Exhibit strong leadership and project management skills

• Ability to lead through influence.

• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of team members within the organization building strong partnership.

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

• Eligibility on Day 1 for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance

• Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement to allow you to further your education in a degreed program (Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs)

• 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%

• Competitive paid‑time off plans

• Company bonus plan, free life, short and long‑term disability plans

• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution up to $1K per year

• Many, many more!

$82,900.00 - $

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a…