Safety & Compliance Officer - RedGuard

The compensation range provided for this role is an estimate based on available market data. The actual amount may vary considering the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please discuss the flexibility and details of our compensation philosophy with your recruiter.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of YOUR Choice
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
• 100% Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Teladoc Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HSA, FSA and Pet Insurance Options
• Safety Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• And more!

As the Safety & Compliance Officer, you'll work closely with senior leadership and conduct regular facility inspections to identify and address potential health, safety, or environmental hazards. You'll lead the response to safety, security, and environmental concerns from employees and clients, ensuring timely resolution and documentation. This role includes advising on regulatory changes and maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, KDHE, TCEQ, and client-specific programs through training, permitting, and policy development. You'll also manage key records and serve as the primary contact for DISA, overseeing employee drug and alcohol testing protocols.

• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Ensure compliance with all insurance company requirements for coverage and compliance
• Directs the Safety Advocate teams at each facility to provide training in safety audits and assessments, regulatory compliance, first aid, emergency response, etc.

• Associates degree or equivalent; 4+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; ADP payroll systems; Internet software and database software.
• Valid Driver's License.

• Possess the following Certificates: Fall Protection Training/Inspector, OSHA 30 Hour, First Aid CPR/AED/BPP.
• Experience in a Manufacturing or Construction Environment.
• Experience with ISO standards 45001 and 14001.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather);risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com

Department/Division: Safety

Reports to: Sr. Safety, Security & Environmental Manager

Location: Wichita, KS

Position Type: Full-time Safety Sensitive

Travel Requirement: 50%
FLSA Status: Exempt

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company's dedication to meet each of its customer's unique needs-from initial design to installation and beyond-combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/