Safety & Risk Management Manager

Job Title: Safety & Risk Management Manager

Title of Supervisor: General Counsel 

Job Location: Mooresville, NC

Company Website: www.greenworkstools.com

Company Summary: 

As a rapidly growing global manufacturer of residential and commercial products, Greenworks is leading the charge toward a more powerful and sustainable future. With over 20 years of research and development, including over 1000 patents in outdoor power equipment, power tools, and lifestyle products, we’re pushing the limits of what battery technology can do to improve the quality of work and life. 

Position Summary:

 The Safety and Risk Management Manager  is responsible for leading and managing the safety, health, and risk management programs within a manufacturing and distribution environment. This role ensures regulatory compliance, prevents workplace injuries, and safeguards company assets by  identifying  and mitigating operational risks. The manager will foster a proactive safety culture, conduct detailed risk assessments, and implement best practices across all manufacturing and warehouse operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety Program Management:

• Develop, implement, and  monitor  safety programs tailored to manufacturing and warehouse operations.

• Enforce compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and site-specific safety plans.

Risk Identification and Mitigation:

• Perform regular safety audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses in production and distribution areas.

• Identify  and address operational risks, including equipment safety, ergonomics, chemical handling, and forklift operations.
• Lead accident/incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action plans.

Training and Development:

• Design and deliver safety training programs for employees, including onboarding, machine safety, PPE use, hazardous materials, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and fire prevention.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox talks across  sites and  shifts.

Regulatory Reporting & Documentation:

• Ensure  timely  reporting of incidents and regulatory filings (e.g., OSHA logs, injury reports).
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, audits, training, and safety metrics.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Develop and test emergency response plans, evacuation drills, and spill response protocols.
• Serve as the key contact for emergency services and regulatory inspections.

Insurance & Claims Management:

• Oversee workers’ compensation program, coordinate with third-party administrators, and manage return-to-work programs.
• Liaise with insurers and legal teams on liability and property claims.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze safety trends and performance metrics; recommend process improvements to reduce incidents.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and  logistics  teams to integrate safety into daily operations.

Working Conditions:

• Mix of  office and hands-on floor presence in manufacturing and distribution areas.

• Frequent walking, standing, and inspecting in production, warehouse, and loading dock environments.
• R equire d  travel between facilities or to vendor sites. 60% Travel

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Industrial Engineering, Risk Management, or other related field.

• 5+ years of progressive safety and risk management experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and ANSI standards.

• Demonstrated success in implementing safety programs in plant and warehouse settings.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety/risk management software (e.g., EHS software, incident tracking systems).
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as. 

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

• ARM (Associate in Risk Management)
• CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)

Potential Requirements: 

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The essential physical requirements of the position will consist of, but not limited to:  

• Observe and detect details at close range. 
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
• Climb stairs, stationary position (Sit/Stand 50% of time).
• Position self by stooping, kneeling, transport, or position boxes weighing 5 -20 pounds or more. 
• Operate office equipment including computers, copiers, and printers.
• Occasionally exposed to weather elements.

Greenworks will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Greenworks is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.