Safety Manager

Job Title: Safety Manager

Location: Houston, Texas

Type: Full-time | Onsite | Manufacturing Facility (with site visits)

Hardman Signs is a national leader in architectural signage and graphics. We design, manufacture, install, and service high-impact signage solutions for commercial properties, multi-family housing, healthcare facilities, parking garages, and more. We partner with leading construction companies and architectural design firms to bring signage visions to life—from concept to installation.

Job Summary

The Safety Manager is the guardian of our people, our culture, and our operations. This role owns the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all safety, health, and environmental programs across our Houston manufacturing facility, office, and field-installation sites. By embedding our Core Value of Safety into every process, the Safety Manager ensures zero-harm operations, full regulatory compliance, and a workplace where every team member can thrive — both on the production floor and at active job sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Safety Manager drives a proactive, values-based safety culture:

• Safety Program Leadership: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and training programs that reflect our Core Values and meet or exceed OSHA, ANSI, and local regulatory requirements.

• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Conduct regular facility audits, job-site safety assessments, and hazard analyses; identify risks in manufacturing processes and installation activities, then implement practical controls.

• Training & Culture: Deliver engaging safety orientation, toolbox talks, and ongoing training for all employees and subcontractors; champion our “Safety-First” mindset and recognize positive safety behaviors.

• Incident Management: Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action tracking; maintain accurate records and report to leadership with transparency and accountability.

• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all required permits, SDS documentation, PPE programs, and emergency plans are current; serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with Production, Installation, Design, and Sales teams to integrate safety into processes and procedures.

• Field Engagement: Perform regular site walks and field surveys (up to 25% local travel) to assess installation conditions, enforce safe work practices, and support our installation crews on commercial job sites.

• Continuous Improvement: Monitor leading and lagging safety metrics (TRIR, DART, etc.), drive data-informed improvements, and keep the organization agile in responding to new hazards or regulatory changes.