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Safety Manager

Posted on Sept. 23, 2025

Ithaca, United States of America
104800.0 - 144100.0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

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Location

Ithaca, NY

Company overview

BorgWarner is a global product leader in propulsion solutions. We focus on developing leading powertrain technologies that improve fuel economy, emissions, and performance. Our facilities are located across the globe to provide local support for our diverse customer base.

BorgWarner is a company of independent thinkers who share a passion for the latest vehicle technology, enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and desire to play a key role in transforming the transportation landscape.

We engage this talented group of employees with meaningful work, amazing technologies, world-class facilities, and a culture that respects diversity and rewards excellence. It’s an atmosphere that fosters personal growth.

Position summary

The Safety Manager ensures that safe operating procedures, a healthy work environment, and good housekeeping are established and maintained in the workplace according to OSHA guidelines and BorgWarner Corporate regulations. This involves guaranteeing that the Department of Labor, Code of Federal Regulations, and BorgWarner Corporate regulations are communicated and enforced throughout the facility. The Safety Manager assists in coordinating the activities and training of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) for the facility.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with the Plant Manager and plant staff to implement BorgWarner safety strategies to reduce incidents at the plant.
Keeps and reports results of efforts at the monthly management review and staff meetings.
Responsible for oversight of safety programs and policy.
Provides advice and guidance to 1st line supervisors on behavioral safety strategies.
Maintain employee safety acumen through training programs (Safety training, incident investigation training, Emergency Response Team training, etc.)
Ensure that monthly departmental safety inspections and audits are conducted to monitor if proper safety measures are being utilized.
Ensure that new and modified equipment safety signoffs (risk assessments) are comprehensive and complete.
Utilizes safety management software to report injuries, keep training records, and compliance records.
Ensure that all operations are conducted within OSHA guidelines.
Maintain existing safety policies, monitoring frequently for required updated. Act as lead in safety policy creation and updates.
Actively participate and lead safety related investigations, teams and activities
Maintains fire protection systems and trains plant emergency personnel in firefighting and emergency response procedures to reduce potential business interruption.
Schedules required drills (emergency evacuation, severe weather, etc.), industrial hygiene testing, etc., ensuring compliance to all regulations.
Assists in the reduction of Worker's Compensation Costs, First Aid cases, OSHA recordable injuries, and lost workdays.
Works closely with plant engineering on insurance risk assessments and improvement actions.
Applies for training grants where applicable.
Manages safety supplies and outside inspections cooperatively with the purchasing department.
Reviews all chemical approvals for appropriate use, and employee protective measures, and coordinates pulmonary / fit testing for respirators.
Ensures that medical assistance is available on all shifts through the Emergency Response Team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications)

5+ years of experience with safety, fire systems, emergency response, and industrial hygiene. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience in technical and awareness level training program development and delivery preferred.
Leadership experience

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range $105,000 - $135,000 depending on experience.
Extensive benefits including family medical/prescription plans with no weekly premiums
401K with company match
Onsite Health Clinic

Safety

This position will enforce the Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner Safety Policy, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires. This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses. The professional must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and coworkers. In addition, the individual is trusted with reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situations, incidents, or occurrences to the immediate supervisor.

VISA

BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this position, please only apply if you DO NOT need sponsorship to work in the Unites States now or in the future. We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship.

Equal employer opportunity statement

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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