Director of Safety

Department: Safety

Location: Summerville, SC

Description
At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.
The Director of Safety ensures the development and implementation of safety programs, policies, training, and procedures that promote a robust and proactive safety culture and the maintenance of a healthy work environment. The position serves as an advisor in the development and execution of consistent safety and environmental management programs. Ensures the Company’s environmental health and safety programs and activities are in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the development and implementation of a Behavior-Based Safety program that fosters a proactive safety culture and supports a zero-incident environment across the organization.
• Serves as the Company’s Safety Officer and manages the Corporate Safety Program to ensure effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Develops and implements innovative safety programs, processes, and improvement initiatives that strengthen hazard awareness, employee accountability, and incident prevention.
• Conducts and oversees comprehensive risk assessments, including job hazard analyses, process risk evaluations, and facility safety reviews to proactively identify and mitigate hazards.
• Leads incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Develops and utilizes safety analytics, KPIs, and trend analysis to identify risks, monitor performance, and drive data-informed actions that reduce incidents and recordables.
• Directs ergonomic assessments and workplace design improvements to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and improve employee safety and operational efficiency.
• Oversees and delivers safety training programs for employees, supervisors, contractors, and leadership to strengthen safety awareness and compliance.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, FDA, cGMP, environmental, and other applicable health and safety regulations, including required reporting and documentation.
• Leads internal safety audits and inspections, ensuring identified risks are addressed and corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
• Oversees workers’ compensation programs, injury management, and incident reporting, ensuring appropriate follow-up and communication with leadership and Human Resources.
• Leads emergency preparedness and response programs, including crisis management coordination, emergency drills, and ensuring readiness of emergency response teams and systems.
• Builds and develops a high-performing safety team, providing leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
  

WHAT YOU NEED

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading and developing EHS teams.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CSP, CIH, or related professional certification preferred.
• A minimum of ten years of safety and environmental experience in a manufacturing facility (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Previous experience in cGMP Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in Behavior-Based Safety programs and proactive safety culture development.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigation.
• Experience implementing ergonomic programs and workplace design improvements.
• Strong capability in safety analytics, trend analysis, and performance metrics development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Comfortable managing and/or performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Strong knowledge of computers and software required to accomplish the responsibilities of the position.
• Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
  

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000+ health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com.
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