<p>The Company at a Glance</p> <p>Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award-winning printers, sewing machines, P-touch labelers, and more.</p> <p>Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brother's Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.</p> <p>Why Work at Brother?</p> <p>Brother has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer centric, and socially responsible. We value work-life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year-round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self-paced learning.</p> <p>The Role at a Glance</p> <p>The Manager, Health & Safety is responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations while promoting a culture of safety among employees. This includes ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, ANSI and other relevant workplace safety standards for the Brother's facilities operating in the continental US. This role will establish the strategic planning and leadership of the health & safety (H&S) functions by setting targets, implementing programs, proactively identifying workplace hazards, develop and implement safety training programs and lead incident investigations to mitigate risks and improve operational safety.</p> <p>Key Duties & Responsibilities</p> <p>Management, Health & Safety Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Design and implement safety policies and procedures to be followed by organization personnel in compliance with local, state and federal health and safety regulations as well as related standards (NFPA, EPA, DOT, etc.). </li><li>Assist leaders with incorporating safety into business planning, meetings, day-to-day operations and goals </li><li>Design, implement and deliver comprehensive safety training programs for employees at all levels, including new hire onboarding, annual re-training, equipment operation, and emergency response, as well as function and departmental specific training </li><li>Evaluate ongoing safety programs, identify non-conformities that create risk, and drive action plan activities with cross-functional participation </li><li>Manage workers' compensation claims in coordination with Human Resources and insurance providers to include timely reporting </li><li>Monitor post-incident drug and alcohol testing program, working with clinic/provider and supervisors/managers on return to work/light duty programs to reduce or eliminate lost time claims </li><li>Ensure compliance with OSHA & Hazard communications (GHS) requirements at Bartlett TN facility by keeping onsite SDS chemical data sheets up to date and ensuring all chemicals are properly stored and tagged with the appropriate hazard labels </li><li>Support collaboration with other departments to achieve company related initiatives and certifications (e.g. ISO 14001, environmental compliance) </li></ul> <p>Operational Safety & Risk Reduction</p> <ul> <li>Support the company's H&S philosophy and implement processes to proactively prevent, minimize or control potential health and safety risks across all warehouse locations </li><li>Facilitate leadership involvement and participation in the safety program and create a safety-first culture within the organization </li><li>Conduct regular safety audits, inspections and risk assessments to proactively identify hazards </li><li>Lead investigations of workplace incidents, accidents, near-misses and injuries to determine root cause, corrective action and prevent recurrence </li><li>Prepare reports on safety incidents, including root cause analysis, and recommendations for improvement. Complete and submit any regulatory reports (e.g. OSHA 300 reporting) </li><li>Monitor workplace conditions and provide guidance on occupational health issues and ensure adherence to relevant health standards (noise, air quality, etc.) </li><li>Implement safety improvements and corrective action in warehouse, production and distribution operations (e.g. PIT safety, PPE requirements, Electrical Safety, Fire Prevention, etc.) </li></ul> <p>Leadership & Continuous Improvement</p> <ul> <li>Establish and maintain strong working relationships with site leadership and business partners to ensure communication, alignment and compliance with occupational safety and health standards and regulations </li><li>Promote safety awareness through training, informational materials, regulatory interpretations, recommendations for safe work practices, and advising site workers on hazard identification and mitigation </li><li>Develop and deliver presentations, informational materials, and training to ensure critical information is communicated and best practices are implemented </li><li>Research and recommend solutions including tools, procedures, equipment, and best practices with a continuous improvement mindset </li></ul> <p>Key Experience & Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Required Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or another related field preferred </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <p>Minimum 7 years Required</p> <ul> <li>Experience managing & leading health & safety work processes or related responsibilities in manufacturing or wholesale distribution </li></ul> <p>Minimum 3 years Preferred</p> <ul> <li>Experience with Management Systems including ISO 45001 </li></ul> <p>Licenses and Certifications</p> <ul> <li>Required Certified Safety Professional (CSP) </li><li>Preferred Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour general industry course completion </li></ul> <p>Languages</p> <ul> <li>Preferred Spanish </li></ul> <p>Software/Technical Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Intermediate Required </li></ul> <p>Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT safety requirements, and industry best practices Required </li><li>Creative thinker with proven ability to develop and initiate H&S programs Required </li><li>Ability to work independently and successfully balance and prioritize long and short-term goals Required </li><li>Energetic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment Required </li><li>Ability to quickly grasp critical elements of a business challenge and develop a clear course of action to effectively address the challenge Required </li><li>Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others Required </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data collected during business activities Required </li></ul> <p>Compensation & Schedule for This Role</p> <p>#LI-Onsite</p> <ul> <li></li><li>The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $95,000 - $112,000 per year </li><li>Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data </li><li>This position is eligible to participate in the relevant Brother variable pay incentive plan(s). Applicable bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon 1) achievement of your individual objectives and 2) Brother achieving its corporate and business-level objectives </li><li>Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2025/guidebook/ </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <p>We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family's needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance-all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. To learn more, visit our benefits page: https://careers.brother-usa.com/benefits</p> <p>Our Mission, Vision, & Culture</p> <p>Our mission is to live our "at your side" promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers - accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence - to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed. To learn more about our culture drivers and company culture, visit: https://careers.brother-usa.com/ourculture</p> <p>About Where We Work</p> <p>Brother's corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet - equivalent to 26 football fields - and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always "at your side" for our customers.</p> <p>Links to Learn More</p> <p>To hear more about our business and culture, visit these helpful links:</p> <ul> <li>Brother's Product Categories: </li></ul> <p>https://careers.brother-usa.com/our-products</p> <ul> <li>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): </li></ul> <p>https://careers.brother-usa.com/employee-resource-groups-diversity</p> <ul> <li>Corporate Social Responsibility: </li></ul> <p>https://careers.brother-usa.com/our-corporate-social-responsibility-sustainability</p> <ul> <li>Work-Life and Flexibility: </li></ul> <p>https://careers.brother-usa.com/lifeatbrother</p> <ul> <li>Growth and Development: </li></ul> <p>https://careers.brother-usa.com/career-development</p> <ul> <li>Follow us on LinkedIn: </li></ul> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/brother-usa/</p> <p>Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application or any other aspect of the application or interview process, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.</p>