Manager, Safety (Explosives and Ammunition Safety)

Location: Onsite in Hawthorne, Nevada, United States. U.S. or naturalized citizenship is required. The role may require government security clearance, ATF clearance, NCIC III vetting, and assignment-specific certifications.

Salary: $94,960–$142,440 hourly pay range as stated in the posting.

Company

Day & Zimmermann provides contract operations and safety services for government and industrial environments.

What you will do

• Lead the safety and health program for the Hawthorne Army Depot contract, including ISO 45001 coordination and compliance with OSHA, DOT, DoD, state, and federal requirements.
• Direct assigned safety personnel, manage priorities and resources, and oversee documentation, reporting, inspections, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct and document inspections, audits, surveys, and hazard assessments across depot operations.
• Develop safety policies, procedures, training materials, and program guidance; deliver or coordinate safety training and support safety committees.
• Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations involving personnel, ammunition, explosives, equipment, facilities, and operational activities.
• Coordinate with depot leaders, government representatives, Human Resources, medical and testing resources, vendors, and other stakeholders on safety and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial safety, engineering, environmental health and safety, management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of progressive safety, health, industrial safety, explosives safety, ammunition operations safety, compliance, or related experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory, lead, or work-direction experience.
• Knowledge of explosives, ammunition, industrial, and depot safety, including inspections, audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, and safety training.
• U.S. or naturalized citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain required government, ATF, and NCIC III clearances and site certifications.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to perform physical duties in demanding environmental conditions, including wearing protective equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid maternity leave of up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, and other paid time off.
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs, including pet insurance.
• Work is performed regularly at the company office or work site in an operational depot environment.