#WeRackTheWorld

The warehouse of the future contains high-density, high-precision racking with automated pallet shuttles (like our atlas 1D) instead of wide aisles that forklifts need to pass through.

Our customers benefit from much better utilization of their warehouses (up to 70% more pallet storage than traditional rack!), maximized vertical space, improved accuracy in pallet selection, and minimized labor costs and product damage.

Over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

We Rack the World. Early 2021, we opened our first U.S. Office in Romeoville, IL and we have already grown to over 70 employees. We are also soon opening our first stow manufacturing plant in the greater Atlanta area to serve our current and future customer base. It's exciting times to be at stow!

Location:  Adairsville, GA

The Safety Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive safety program that ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture across the facility. This role is critical to minimizing workplace risk, preventing injuries, and ensuring safe operations in a high-volume manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Leadership

• Design, implement, and continuously improve site-wide safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Lead safety initiatives aligned with company objectives for quality, productivity, and on-time delivery
• Serve as the subject matter expert on workplace safety and regulatory compliance

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and all applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate records for OSHA logs, incident reports, and compliance documentation
• Prepare for and manage audits, inspections, and regulatory visits

Risk Management & Hazard Prevention

• Conduct routine safety audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Maintenance and Production to ensure machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and equipment safety standards are met

Incident Management

• Lead investigations for all workplace incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
• Determine root cause and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Track and report safety metrics, trends, and KPIs to leadership

Training & Development

• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including onboarding, refresher training, and compliance topics
• Ensure all employees are trained and certified where required (forklift, PPE, LOTO, etc.)
• Promote continuous safety awareness through communication, coaching, and engagement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HR, Operations, Maintenance, and Logistics to embed safety into all processes
• Support onboarding and ensure all new hires meet safety requirements prior to starting
• Collaborate with staffing agencies to ensure compliance with pre-employment safety standards

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and drills
• Coordinate response to workplace emergencies and ensure proper documentation

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Ability to influence behavior and drive accountability at all levels of the organization

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or OSHA 30
• Experience in high-growth or startup manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with automated systems, racking systems, or material handling equipment

Key Competencies

• Leadership and accountability
• Risk assessment and critical thinking
• Strong communication and training ability
• Attention to detail with a proactive mindset
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Working Conditions

• Exposure to a manufacturing and warehouse environment with moving equipment and varying temperatures
• Must be able to walk the floor, conduct inspections, and respond to incidents in real time

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Ability to influence behavior and drive accountability at all levels of the organization

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, or OSHA 30
• Experience in high-growth or startup manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with automated systems, racking systems, or material handling equipment

Key Competencies

• Leadership and accountability
• Risk assessment and critical thinking
• Strong communication and training ability
• Attention to detail with a proactive mindset
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Working Conditions

• Exposure to a manufacturing and warehouse environment with moving equipment and varying temperatures
• Must be able to walk the floor, conduct inspections, and respond to incidents in real time

What do we offer you?

1.  PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
2. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
3. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
4. Company Paid Life Insurance
5. Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
6. 401K with employer match, currently 4%
7. Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
8. Gross Salary
9. Tobacco Free Campus

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.