Effective July 1, 2025: CGS Health benefits start on Day 8 of employment (1 week waiting period after hire).
Position Title: Safe Workplace Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt
Reports to: Plant Manager
Location: Fostoria, OH
Position Summary:
The Technical Safety Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and safety culture within a 120-employee glass manufacturing operation. This role serves as the site's technical expert on OSHA compliance, industrial safety, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout, fall protection, ergonomics, contractor safety, and incident investigation.
The Technical Safety Manager partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to proactively identify hazards, reduce risk, improve safety performance, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position requires a highly visible presence on the manufacturing floor and a hands-on approach to safety leadership.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health, Industrial Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of safety leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Experience developing and delivering safety training programs.
Preferred
Experience in glass manufacturing, fabrication, tempering, lamination, or other industrial manufacturing environments.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST), ASP, or similar certification.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with workers' compensation case management and return-to-work programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Leadership Expectations
The Technical Safety Manager must demonstrate:
Visible Leadership – Maintains a strong presence on the production floor and actively engages employees and leaders.
Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for safe behaviors and compliance.
Proactive Risk Management – Identifies and addresses hazards before incidents occur.
Continuous Improvement Mindset – Seeks opportunities to improve safety performance and operational effectiveness.
Collaborative Partnership – Works effectively across departments to achieve safety and business objectives.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A successful candidate will be a hands-on safety leader who is comfortable spending significant time on the production floor, partnering with operations, investigating incidents, coaching employees, and driving a world-class safety culture in a fast-paced glass manufacturing environment. They will balance technical expertise with the ability to influence behavior and build strong working relationships throughout the organization.
We offer an Excellent Compensation & Benefits Package
Health benefits start on Day 8 of employment (1 week waiting period after hire):
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About the Team:
At Custom Glass Solutions we provide professional, knowledgeable, efficient and honest service, all while being respectful and building strong customer relationships. Each day our team goes above and beyond to carry out the Core Elements of our business: Safety First, Do the Right Thing, Wow Your Customer, Relationships Matter, and a Can- Do Attitude!
About the Company:
Custom Glass Solutions is one of the world's premier manufacturers of large format laminated glass products, with two Ohio locations (Upper Sandusky, and Fostoria) and one Oklahoma location (Broken Arrow). Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality glass products, services and solutions. We deliver superior results by providing meaningful work for our employees, developing opportunities with our suppliers and cultivating strong partnerships with our customers.
What You Will Enjoy!
We have an exceptionally talented workforce that we value above all else. We are fully invested in our employees and provide them with hands-on training, compensation that is based upon individual contribution, unlimited career growth opportunities, and the motivation to be and do more. We take great pride in a workplace culture where our employees have the freedom and encouragement to reach beyond the ordinary. We are also very proud of a management structure that is designed to avoid bureaucratic nonsense and allows our entrepreneurial-minded employees to flourish.
Why CGS?
Custom Glass Solutions is a growing manufacturer of large format laminated and specialty glass, serving a broad range of OEM and aftermarket customers. With facilities across Ohio and Oklahoma, we operate in fast-paced industrial markets where speed, quality, and collaboration are essential.
We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) match, and the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that shape our company’s future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Custom Glass Solutions, LLC. is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Learn more about us at www.CustomGlassSolutions.com
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