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Safety Director - Plant Operations

Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Director - Plant Operations position at Detroit Medical Center?

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital, we’re seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Directs, develops, implements, maintains and evaluates a comprehensive Environmental, Safety, Regulatory Compliance and Emergency preparedness program for the Environment of Care (EC) program in one or more operating units and multiple ambulatory locations in accordance with all local, state and federal safety codes and standards. Serves as the Site Environmental Management Representative for the ISO 14001 program.

  • Provides technical support to Directors/Managers of site departments in addressing hazards and implementation of controls that will provide for a safe working environment.
  • Conducts inspections and maintains appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with various regulatory agencies and licensing bodies.
  • Serves or chairs various EC committees and work groups on safety related issues.
  • Develops policies, intervenes in situations that pose an immediate safety threat, reviews accident and incidents occurring to employees, patients, visitors and others, reviews accident/incident reports to ascertain cause, and serves as the sites authority in safety related areas.
  • Acts as liaison in safety and environmental inspections with external regulatory agents. Manages federal emergency management grants.
  • Provides direction to subordinate staff as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science degree in safety management, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three to five years related experience, preferably in hospital operations, including experience related to the following: The JC, MIOSHA, DEQ, NFPA,CAP, CARF, CMS, Michigan Department of Community Health, and NIMS-ICS, City and State Fire Safety Regulations as well as local, state and federal regulating agencies. Safety Management, Fire Safety, Hazardous Material Management, ISO 14001, and local and regional Emergency Preparedness.
  • Qualification as a certified healthcare safety professional (CHSP) within three years of hire into the Safety Director job classification.

Facility Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Job: Plant Ops/Facilities

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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