Thorne
Salaried Template- SC
Summary
Thorne is a science-backed health and wellness company delivering high-quality solutions to help individuals proactively improve their well-being. The Director of Safety leads the company’s safety and environmental programs to strengthen a proactive, zero-incident culture and ensure a healthy, compliant work environment.
What you'll do
Lead the development and implementation of a Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) program to support a proactive, zero-incident safety culture.
Serve as Safety Officer and manage the Corporate Safety Program for risk management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Design and implement safety programs, processes, and improvement initiatives to increase hazard awareness, accountability, and incident prevention.
Conduct and oversee risk assessments (job hazard analyses, process risk evaluations, facility reviews) to identify and mitigate hazards.
Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis; ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
Develop and use safety analytics, KPIs, and trend analysis to monitor performance and drive data-informed risk reduction.
Direct ergonomic assessments and workplace design improvements to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and improve safety and efficiency.
Oversee and deliver safety training for employees, supervisors, contractors, and leadership.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, cGMP, environmental, and other applicable regulations, including required reporting and documentation.
Lead internal safety audits and inspections and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
Oversee workers’ compensation programs, injury management, and incident reporting in coordination with leadership and HR.
Lead emergency preparedness and response programs, including drills and readiness of response teams and systems.
Build and develop a high-performing safety team through coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience leading and developing EHS teams.
Bachelor’s degree required.
CSP, CIH, or related professional certification preferred.
10+ years of safety and environmental experience in a manufacturing facility (or equivalent) preferred.
Experience in cGMP Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Food manufacturing preferred.
Experience building Behavior-Based Safety programs and proactive safety culture development.
Expertise in risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigation/root cause analysis.
Experience implementing ergonomic programs and workplace design improvements.
Capability in safety analytics, trend analysis, and performance metrics/KPI development.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to manage multifaceted projects alongside day-to-day work.
Strong computer/software proficiency to accomplish role responsibilities.
Ability to solve practical problems in environments with limited standardization.
Conditions
Location: Summerville.
Competitive compensation.
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) 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.