Continuous Improvement and EHS Safety Manager

KRYTON Engineered Metals is looking for a Continuous Improvement and EHS Safety Manager to join our dynamic team.

Selected employees would be responsible for:

- Lead improvement initiatives using Continuous Improvement approaches including LEAN and Theory of Constraints (TOC) concepts (identify the constraint, exploit, subordinate, elevate, repeat), throughput focus, and other process excellence methodologies.

- Focus improvement efforts on the system constraint to increase throughput and flow throughout the manufacturing process.

- Use data to identify bottlenecks, reduce work-in-process, and improve overall system performance.

- Align cross-functional priorities to address the system constraint and maximize operational effectiveness.

- Facilitate root cause analysis, standard work development, kaizen events, and other structured problem solving activities supporting both safety and operational excellence.

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement throughout all levels of the organization.

- OSHA compliance oversight for maintenance, human resources, and production, including regulatory compliance tracking, required reporting and recordkeeping, emergency planning coordination, and periodic program reviews.

- Safety incident oversight and corrective action execution, including documentation, incident investigation facilitation, root cause analysis, and verification of corrective and preventive actions.

- Safety training and communication oversight, including coordinating required annual and recurring training, maintaining training documentation for audit readiness, and leading safety communications to the organization.

- Hazard identification and audit oversight, including leading safety audits and inspections, identifying hazards, prioritizing risk reduction actions, and coordinating corrective action follow-through.

- Safety program management, including managing safety improvement work and standard work using ClickUp, maintaining recurring and one-time EHS work plans, and supporting continuous improvement of safety processes.

Experience/Education/Certifications

- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Technology, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, or related field preferred

- OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or other safety-related certifications preferred (or willingness to obtain)

- 3+ years in manufacturing EHS and/or safety program leadership (or similar responsibility) - 2+ years leading continuous improvement / Lean initiatives in a manufacturing environment

- Demonstrated experience facilitating CI events and structured problem solving (Kaizen, A3, RCA, 5 Whys)

- Experience building and sustaining standard work and supporting leader standard work routines

- Experience with incident investigation, corrective and preventive actions, and safety training coordination

- Experience using data and KPIs to prioritize work, identify bottlenecks or constraints, and communicate results, with awareness of throughput and flow

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project or task tracking software preferred

A lot of companies preach core values – it’s a very trendy thing to do. Yet very few companies put them into practice. Talk is cheap, so they say. But not at KRYTON. When we say we are built and are building our company on the old-fashioned character qualities of Trust, Humility, Grit, and Integrity – we mean it. Whenever we make decisions throughout the business, the core values are front and center to help make those decisions. Around here, we’re glad to say that we stand for God, Family, and KRYTON…..in that order. We believe that a sound, sustainable company is only built by relentless investments in our people, their families, and our customers. We’ve found that having our priorities straight has helped us to do more with less.

KRYTON offers a full benefit package, 401(k) match, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), vacation, and family/team environment with a genuine focus on a real work-life balance and a clean, air conditioned, and heated year-round facility.

Come join a team that has been voted an Employer of Choice!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Education:

- High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person