Safety Manager
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Description Job Title: Safety Manager Department: Human Resources Reports To: VP of Human Resources FLSA Status: Exempt Company Information: www.volumod.com Volumod (Vol-U-mod) is a multi-family modular construction company located on the Far East Side of Indianapolis, Indiana. Volumod’s team of more than 100 skilled professionals builds apartment buildings and other multi-family housing in sections - called modules - within a heated-and-cooled facility.
On the factory floor, each home moves through 20 different stations , including framing, electrical, plumbing, flooring, drywall, siding, roofing, and interior finish, with kitchens and bathrooms installed, to produce a home that is 90% complete! The modules are then wrapped , transported by semi truck, and lifted with a crane to form multifamily communities. Modular construction improves speed, consistency, quality, and efficiency compared with traditional, onsite construction, bringing value to our clients.
At Volumod, we’re not just delivering a better product to our clients. We’re helping transform lives by creating beautiful, affordable housing - sacred spaces where people live and are proud to call home. We’re also passionate about seeing lives transformed within the Volumod organization as our employees improve their lives with a great job and whole-person support that helps them thrive in every area.
We offer living wages, major medical coverage, 401K contributions, and a culture of hope. Will you join us? Position Summary The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and executing a comprehensive safety strategy across all modular housing manufacturing facilities and field installation operations. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations while fostering a culture of safety excellence.
The Safety Manager will partner with leadership to reduce risk, prevent workplace injuries, and promote continuous improvement in safety performance. Key Responsibilities Safety Strategy & Leadership Develop and implement a company-wide safety vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with operational goals Lead initiatives that promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture across manufacturing plants and field operations Serve as the subject matter expert on all safety-related matters Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable regulatory requirements Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and programs Lead and manage OSHA inspections, audits, and reporting requirements Monitor changes in regulations and proactively adjust company policies Risk Management & Incident Prevention Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans Track, analyze, and report safety metrics (TRIR, DART, near misses, etc.) Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace incidents Training & Development Design and implement safety training programs for plant employees, field crews, and leadership Ensure all employees receive required safety certifications and ongoing training Develop leadership capability in safety accountability at all levels Field & Manufacturing Safety Oversight Ensure safety standards are consistently applied across modular production facilities and installation sites Conduct regular site visits, audits, and inspections Collaborate with production and construction teams to integrate safety into daily operations Emergency Preparedness Develop and maintain emergency response plans Lead crisis management efforts related to workplace incidents Coordinate drills and ensure readiness across all locations Collaboration & Culture Partner with HR, Operations, and Plant Leadership to align safety with business objectives Lead safety committees and employee engagement initiatives Promote a “safety-first” mindset and accountability culture Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Deep knowledge of OSHA standa