Safety Manager

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 standards and workplace safety regulations
• Strong leadership and change management skills
• Experience in both manufacturing and construction/field environments
• Ability to analyze data and drive actionable safety improvements
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Proven ability to influence leadership and frontline employees
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

Work Environment & Travel

• Frequent travel to manufacturing plants and job sites required
• Exposure to manufacturing and construction environments, including noise, heavy equipment, and varying weather conditions

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• Reduction in Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) rate
• Completion and effectiveness of safety training programs
• Audit and inspection scores
• Near-miss reporting and corrective action closure rates

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape and lead safety in a growing modular housing organization
• Impactful leadership role with visibility across the company
• Commitment to employee well-being and operational excellence

Benefits:

Volumod offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Eligible employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life and disability coverage. We provide a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid time off, and paid holidays. Additional benefits include ancillary coverage such as critical illness, hospitalization, accident, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and production bonus programs. Our goal is to invest in our team by providing meaningful benefits that help you thrive both personally and professionally.   This is a fast-paced, fun environment where a trade can be learned, a sacred space created, and a life can be transformed. 

We are not accepting candidates from recruiters or staffing firms.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8–10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience in manufacturing, construction, or modular housing
• Experience managing multi-site safety programs preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
• OSHA 30 (or equivalent advanced certification)