Safety Systems Manager

HNI Corporation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 01, 2025
Description Position at HNI Corporation HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging. We are seeking an experienced Safety Systems Manager to provide strategic leadership and continuously improve our Safety and Sustainability Management System. This role plays a critical part in supporting compliance, advancing injury prevention, and driving a strong safety culture through system administration, training, and data-driven insights. This role will oversee the development of safety training and manage safety-related documentation, processes, and software platforms that support safety performance across HNI. This is a full-time, direct-hire, salaried position that will work from HNI's corporate headquarters in Muscatine, IA. This role will work ONSITE four days a week (M-Th) and remotely on Fridays. Due to the responsibilities of this position, some travel is required. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Safety Systems Administration Support the development and deployment of safety standards, communications, and trainings. Administer and maintain the organization's Safety and Sustainability Management System ensuring document control, communication of HNI's standards or changes to the standards, and timely review, approval, and distribution of Safety and Sustainability documents Manage and respond to questions and change requests on standards or system documents. Oversee safety/ergonomics software platforms, including configuration, troubleshooting, user support, and coordination with IT or vendors for upgrades and enhancements Training, Culture & Engagement Collaborate on the development and delivery of corporate Safety and Sustainability leadership and culture training Coordinate the integration with the Learning Management System related to Safety and Sustainability topics Collaborate on culture-building initiatives to strengthen leadership accountability and employee engagement in safety Strategic Support Collaborate with Facilities, Risk Management, Safety, and Legal on injury prevention programs, safety performance monitoring, and best practices Serve as a lead auditor on the Safety and Sustainability Management System and support sites through the self-assessment process Participate in renewal processes and program evaluations for safety software and management systems Support data tracking and dashboards for leading and lagging indicators, identify trends, and recommend improvements Experience 5+ years of Safety or EHS Systems experience Bachelor's degree required (Safety, Environmental, Ergonomics, or related field preferred) Experience and knowledge of safety management systems including OSHA VPP and ISO 45001 Strong understanding OSHA regulations, safety compliance regulations, and EHS industry best practices Preferred familiarity with EHS international regulations (Mexico, EU, AP) and knowledge of Ergonomics and Behavioral Based Safety Experience with Safety Management Systems, EHS software administration, or enterprise-level document control systems preferred Manufacturing or industrial operations experience preferred Availability to travel (30%) Preferred Qualifications Bilingual (English-Spanish) Relevant Skills Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities with diverse stakeholders Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and safety/EHS software Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills High level of integrity Strong safety awareness Collaborative approach with internal teams and external vendors Adaptability to changing regulations and business needs Customer service orientation with both internal and external stakeholders System thinking mindset We look forward to hearing from you! HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products. We offer benefits starting from Day 1. To learn more, visit www.HNIbenefits.com. Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [emailprotected] Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.