MANAGER SAFETY
Apply now »Date: Apr 1, 2026
Location: Dickson, Tennessee, United States, 37055 Dickson, Tennessee, United States, 37055 Dickson, Tennessee, United States, 37055
Company: Mohawk Industries
Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
Job Objective:
The Manager Safety is a first-level manager that will manage and execute on organizational safety programs to prevent injuries and work-related health conditions and comply with applicable regulatory requirements. This role will promote and work to maintain a safe and healthy work environment by collaborating with various departments to minimize workplace hazards and foster a culture of safety.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
· Analyze and classify risks and losses and measure financial impact upon the company.
· Design and direct programs to reduce accidents, occupational illness, and exposure to long term health hazards.
· Train employees and management in safety practices.
· Investigate accidents, injuries, or occupational illnesses to determine causes and preventive measures.
· Review plans and specifications for construction or purchase of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met.
· Conduct safety audits, record, and rate severity level, and assign responsibility for corrective actions.
· Coach site-specific leadership team on the expectations, tools, and implementation of the Safety Management System.
· Tracks and monitors SMS level specific KPI’s.
· Create and continually improve SMS specific training such as Supervisor Hazard identification/Mitigation and Supervisor Safety Communication Skills, Roles, and Responsibilities.
· Ensure the integrity of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
· Performs other duties as needed.
Required Experience and Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
· 6-8 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
· 1-3 years of management experience.
· Safety training and certificates preferred.
· Knowledge of OSHA safety disciplines, other regulatory guidelines, and common industrial safety practices.
Competencies:
· Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
· Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
· Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
· Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
· High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
· Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
· Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
· High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.
Other Pertinent Job Information:
Disclaimer: It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and
qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
· Occasional travel is required.
· This role may work in classrooms, offices, and high-traffic production floors.
· This role will be responsible for direct reports
We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.