Safety & Lean Manager

Veneer Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• 6 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Christmas week after 6 months of employment
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• Paid Volunteer Program
• 401(k) retirement plan

Veneer Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Safety & Lean Manager that will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, promoting Lean manufacturing principles, and supporting the company's safety programs. This role partners with leaders to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, strengthen workplace safety, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while providing support for FSC compliance activities.

Lean & Continuous Improvement (40%)

· Partner with Plant Management to develop current and future state value stream maps and define actionable roadmaps to achieve future state goals

· Lead and manage large-scale strategic improvement projects utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools

· Develop and manage a productivity project portfolio aligned with key business objectives

· Plan, schedule, and lead GEMBA walks; review and adjust plans to meet evolving department needs (Kaizen Events as needed)

· Conduct 8-Waste studies, time and motion studies, and workflow balancing to drive efficiency

· Optimize processes to reduce costs, improve quality, and eliminate waste

· Lead visual management and workplace organization (5S) initiatives

· Deliver Lean training and coach plant personnel at all levels

· Promote and grow WCM/MAFACT principles across operational areas

· Establish benchmarking and best-practice sharing processes

· Provide detailed data analysis to measure performance and identify improvement opportunities

· Drive accountability for measurable business results

· Participate in Lean Sigma events, meetings, and cross-functional initiatives to stay current on industry best practices

Safety (40%)

· Maintain responsibility for OSHA compliance, including OSHA-300 reporting and accident recordkeeping

· Lead post-accident investigations in partnership with Maintenance to implement corrective safeguards

· Coordinate post-accident drug screening and transportation arrangements

· Maintain EPA compliance, including air and storm water permits

· Oversee Sprinkler, Alarm, and Security system maintenance and testing

· Coordinate monthly safety meetings and Annual Safety Training programs

· Manage Bloodborne Pathogens training and Hepatitis B vaccinations for new Safety Committee members

· Responsible for overseeing and documenting routine monthly safety inspections to ensure compliance, hazard prevention, and operational reliability.

· Oversee and ensure completion of all required equipment and task-specific safety training for authorized employees, including powered industrial trucks, energy control (Lockout/Tagout), respiratory protection, electrical safety, fall protection, confined space and operation of specialized manufacturing equipment.

FSC Compliance (20%)

• Maintain and support compliance with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standards and Chain of Custody certification requirements.
• Own the preparation requirements for annual FSC audits and maintain ongoing audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance documentation, supplier records, certifications, and tracking systems are accurate, complete, and up to date on a regular basis.
• Collect and verify sourcing documentation from log buyers to ensure traceability and compliance with FSC requirements.
• Manage supply chain tracking spreadsheets and review documentation for new suppliers and buyers.
• Work with third-party consultants to support certification efforts and ensure accurate reporting.