Safety Manager at Ingevity in Covington, VA

Job description

Job Family Group: Safety, Health, & Environmental Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity. At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the safety, health, environmental, and regulatory performance of our site. You will play a key role in supporting compliance initiatives, driving continuous improvement in safety and environmental management systems, and helping advance Ingevity's sustainability goals through effective data management and operational partnership. What You'll Do: As a key member of the SHE team, you will: Help ensure compliance with all health and safety regulatory requirements, as well as company health, safety, and security policies. Effectively implement safety and health initiatives while communicating a proactive safety message across all levels of the organization. Lead the site's Security Program and support all aspects of site Safety and Health programs, including the Contractor Safety Program. Implement all elements of Process Safety Management (PSM) in alignment with company initiatives. Administer the site's Management of Change (MOC) program. Serve as the site subject matter expert and facilitator for the ergonomics program. Lead the safety team to ensure departmental objectives and responsibilities are completed effectively and on time. Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to foster collaboration and strengthen safety culture across the site. Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses to determine causes, identify preventive measures, and lead root cause resolution efforts. Evaluate existing safety programs and recommend improvements that enhance employee safety and operational effectiveness. Support the continuous improvement of the Ingevity Safety Management System through participation in corporate initiatives, special teams, and safety audits. Conduct or coordinate air quality and noise monitoring to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industrial hygiene best practices. Collaborate with medical professionals to assess workplace health risks and develop strategies to address employee health concerns. Compile, analyze, and interpret occupational illness and accident data to support informed decision-making. Interpret safety regulations for internal stakeholders and maintain awareness of the impact of ISO/IATF 16949 requirements on site operations and support functions. Ensure effective processes are in place for reporting, resolving, and responding to unsafe conditions. Conduct routine safety observations and lead or participate in safety meetings and presentations. Manage the annual departmental budget and ensure spending aligns with established financial goals. Provide backup support for environmental compliance activities as needed. What You'll Bring We're looking for a safety-minded professional who enjoys collaborating across functions, driving continuous improvement, and helping create a safe and compliant work environment. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Relevant