With over 70 years of experience in wire and wire cloth products, Gerard Daniel Worldwide's sales teams and applications engineers collaborate with our customers to create solutions to their manufacturing and supply chain challenges. Being involved in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, vehicles, clean energy, pharmaceutical, oil, gas, mining, and industrial applications.
A strong safety culture doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built by leaders who roll up their sleeves, stay present on the floor, and drive disciplined execution through action. We’re seeking a Corporate Safety Director who is highly hands‑on and deeply engaged with day‑to‑day operations across our multi‑state manufacturing organization. This role succeeds through expertise, credibility, and partnership — influencing teams, elevating operations, and shaping a proactive safety culture by being in the facilities, working alongside people, and leading by example.
This role requires on‑site presence; applicants must reside near Hanover, PA or Houston, TX.
What You’ll Do
- Drive safety strategy by being present in the facilities, partnering with leaders, and ensuring consistent execution across all states.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state‑specific requirements through audits, inspections, and proactive risk identification.
- Manage workers’ compensation programs across multiple states, including claim oversight, carrier/TPA coordination, and EMR improvement efforts.
- Lead incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and deliver training tailored to each facility’s needs and state requirements.
- Implement corporate safety programs such as behavior‑based safety, hazard communication, emergency response, and industrial hygiene.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, HR, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to embed safety into processes, equipment changes, and facility expansions.
- Coach and influence leaders at all levels to strengthen accountability, hazard awareness, and employee engagement.
- Analyze safety and claim data to identify trends, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.
What You Bring
- Deep safety expertise grounded in a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or a related field.
- Multi‑state manufacturing experience with a proven ability to navigate varying regulatory requirements.
- 7+ years of progressive safety leadership where you’ve driven results without relying on direct reports.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and state‑specific regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them in real‑world operations.
- Workers’ compensation program management experience across multiple states, including claims oversight and EMR strategy.
- Exceptional communication and coaching skills — you know how to influence, guide, and elevate leaders at every level.
- A hands‑on, in‑the‑facility leadership style that builds credibility and trust.
- Problem‑solving and analytical strength with the ability to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
Preferred strengths include:
- CSP, ASP, or similar certification demonstrating advanced professional competency.
- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
- A track record of managing EMR strategies and driving cost‑control initiatives.
