What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Creative Management Services LLC?
Imagine an environment where your creative skills are utilized to help create astounding trade show exhibits and permanent environments for some of the top brands in the world.
MC is that workplace. We know-we're that group! We have a rare opening for a Safety Manager in our Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania office.
About MC
An international leader in the exhibit and live event marketing industry, we not only design and build beautiful exhibit and environmental spaces (the floors, walls and surfaces) but we innovate the technology within them. We lead the pack in creating dynamic places where people interact, face to face, with the world's best brands. No exaggeration. All manifested from our 15 locations in the U.S.
Position Summary
The Safety & OSHA Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety, health, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company policies across fabrication shops, warehouses, and on-site event installations. This role serves as the company's primary safety authority, fostering a proactive safety culture within a fast-paced, creative environment that supports large-scale trade shows, exhibitions, and experiential marketing activations.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Program Management
- Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive safety and health program tailored to the event production and trade show industry.
- Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses for shop, warehouse, and on-site operations.
- Develop and enforce safety policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for rigging, electrical, fabrication, transport, and installation.
- Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and safety violations; prepare reports and implement corrective actions. Analyze and evaluate potential hazards in the workplace and develop strategies to eliminate or reduce those risks.
- Ensuring that all employees work in a safe environment to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
- Maintain accurate and current safety records and report on safety metrics and performance to management.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging safety trends and technologies to proactively address potential risks.
- Ensures that all equipment and machinery meet safety standards and are in good working condition. They work closely with employees to foster an environment that recognizes the importance of safety in their daily practices.
- RFP Responses
- Broker Relations
Training & Education
- Develop and deliver OSHA-compliant training programs (e.g., hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout, fall protection, forklift, and emergency response).
- Ensure all employees, contractors, and on-site personnel receive proper safety orientation and certifications.
- Maintain detailed records of training and compliance documentation.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local OSHA, EPA, and fire code regulations.
- Prepare and maintain compliance documentation including SDS management, OSHA 300 logs, and inspection records.
- Serve as the point of contact for all regulatory inspections and inquiries.
Event and Site Safety Oversight
- Conduct pre-event safety planning and risk assessments for live event builds and trade show installations.
- Coordinate with clients, general contractors, and venue safety officials to align on-site safety practices.
- Supervise on-site safety operations during large-scale activations to ensure compliance and rapid incident response.
Continuous Improvement & Leadership
- Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability across all departments.
- Partner with Production, Logistics, and HR teams to integrate safety into daily operations and performance evaluations.
- Track safety metrics, identify trends, and lead initiatives to reduce incidents and improve performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field preferred.
- 5 years of experience managing safety programs in environments such as trade shows, live events, construction, or experiential marketing.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910 & 1926) and best practices for event production and fabrication.
- Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance reporting.
- Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel to event sites as needed (up to 30-50%).
- Certifications preferred: OSHA 30-Hour, CSP, CHST, or equivalent.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Risk assessment and problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail and follow-through
- Collaboration across creative, production, and logistics teams
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond quickly to incidents
- Commitment to a culture of safety and operational excellence
MC offers a robust benefits package including: Medical (3 choices of plans), Dental (3 choices of plans), 401K, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, company paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance--plus more. Our culture fosters teamwork, individual strength, and innovation, all in a dynamic environment!
Equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.
MC² is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V.