Position: Human Resources & Safety Manager
Location: Progress Village / Bloomingdale FL - Tampa Metro
Hiring Contact: Jacob Parish | 850-806-2547
Compensation: See Below ---
Job Overview: We are a rapidly growing manufacturer of high-quality systems for domestic water, HVAC, chiller plants, boiler plants, and fire pump applications. We are seeking an experienced Human Resources & Safety Manager to lead HR and safety initiatives. This role is critical in a fast-growing manufacturing environment including a bilingual English / Spanish workforce. The ideal candidate will champion a strong safety culture, drive HR best practices, ensure regulatory compliance, OSHA, and support our Lean/Continuous Improvement efforts. This is a hands-on leadership position reporting to senior management, with the opportunity to build and enhance programs in a state-of-the-art facility during a period of exciting growth.
About Our Company: We have experienced significant expansion nearly tripling in size over the past four years and recently added substantial manufacturing capacity. Our team is a close knit group that values safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development in a dynamic industrial manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Human Resources Leadership:
- Oversee full-cycle HR functions including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, and offboarding
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures that support business objectives while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC)
- Foster positive employee relations in a diverse, multicultural workforce; serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees
- Manage employee engagement initiatives, training and development programs, and succession planning
- Handle HR administration, including maintaining accurate records, processing payroll inputs, and managing benefits enrollment
- Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives through HR programs such as training, 5S, and employee involvement
Safety & Compliance Leadership:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive safety programs to achieve a zero-incident workplace culture
- Ensure full OSHA compliance, including recordkeeping (OSHA 300 logs), inspections, training, and hazard identification
- Conduct risk assessments, job safety analyses, and regular facility audits; recommend and implement corrective actions
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and workers' compensation claims management
- Chair the Safety Committee and promote proactive safety awareness through training, communications, and programs
- Collaborate with plant leadership on safety protocols for manufacturing processes involving pumps, HVAC equipment, heavy machinery, and assembly operations
Additional Duties:
- Support integration and alignment between Florida and other operational locations
- Provide HR and safety support during facility expansions and process improvements
- Track key metrics and prepare reports for senior leadership on HR and safety performance
- Stay current with industry best practices, regulations, and trends in manufacturing HR and EHS
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Safety Management, or a related field
- 3–5+ years of progressive HR and Safety experience in a manufacturing or closely related industrial environment
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and proven success implementing compliant safety programs
- Experience managing HR functions for 100+ employee populations
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly valued given our workforce
- Lean Manufacturing experience, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or strong Continuous Improvement background
- HVAC or industrial machinery manufacturing experience
- Professional certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
- Experience with 5S, Kaizen, or other Lean tools
- Knowledge of workers' compensation, benefits administration, and employment law
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $80,000 - $105,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing, employee-focused organization
- Collaborative culture with strong senior leadership support for safety and HR initiatives
For more information or to apply, please contact Jacob Parish directly at jacob.parish@gogpac.com or 850-806-2547.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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