Kraken Kinetics
Safety Manager
Pinehurst, NC · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$85k-$105kDetected 67 days ago
ComplianceLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeOSHA
About the role
- This position will report to Head of Compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design and oversee a Hazard Control Program that includes routine hazard assessments and workplace evaluations to identify and classify hazards, improve controls, and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Lead response efforts for safety incidents, near misses, and operational events, including root-cause analysis, corrective action tracking, and lessons-learned implementation.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and training sections to incorporate safety planning and risk mitigation into daily operations, testing operations, and facility processes across all sites.
- Work closely with the Company Explosives Operations Manager to support safe R&D explosives testing operations and ensure compliance with applicable NC DOL, OSHA, and related regulatory requirements.
- Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions that enable modern warfighting capabilities for the United States Armed Forces and its allies.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5+ years' experience in safety management within the manufacturing industry.
- Current OSHA 30 certification (General Industry) required, with the ability to maintain certification throughout employment.
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA standards, North Carolina Department of Labor standards, Workers' Compensation procedures, and compliance management practices.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite or management software for tracking safety metrics and reporting.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively train personnel on safety procedures, operational risk awareness, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Resourceful and solutions-oriented, with the ability to identify practical risk mitigation strategies in dynamic operational environments.
- You must be a U.S. person as defined in 22 C.F.R. § 120.62.
- Manage required safety records, regulatory reporting, permits, and compliance documentation in accordance with applicable NC DOL, OSHA, environmental, and other relevant federal, state, and local requirements.
- Experience developing and managing hazard and safety programs, including conducting risk assessments, performing safety audits, and delivering effective training to employees across diverse operational environments.
- Strong sense of accountability with the ability to proactively drive safety initiatives and follow issues through resolution.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust across operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
- Adaptable and capable of managing evolving priorities within fast-paced manufacturing, testing, and field operations environments.
- Highly organized with a detail-oriented approach to compliance, documentation, training coordination, and operational safety oversight.
Compensation
- This full-time, exempt position offers an annual salary range of $85,000- $105,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Generous PTO policy
- Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents).
- Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
- Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid life insurance
Company info
- [ Video Link] https://youtu.be/gXuJhhVhcn8
- Kraken Kinetics is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
Visa & Work Authorization
- You must be a U.S. person as defined in 22 C
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