Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve occupational health and safety programs within a construction or industrial operating environment. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, reducing risk, and supporting operational leaders in maintaining safe and efficient worksites.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in safety program management, regulatory compliance, and employee training, with the ability to influence safety outcomes across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs to minimize workplace injuries, illnesses, and financial losses
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate hazardous conditions through audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Analyze incident trends, loss data, and safety metrics; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with leadership, HR, and risk management teams to oversee workers’ compensation and liability claims and develop targeted safety initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations (including OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA, and related agencies as applicable)
• Lead accident prevention, loss control, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and communicate safety policies to employees at all levels
• Conduct safety audits and evaluate program effectiveness across operations
• Serve as a safety subject-matter expert for operational teams, assisting with equipment, materials, and process-related safety concerns
• Actively monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance on operational impacts
• Build relationships with regulatory agencies and industry organizations; participate in inspections and regulatory discussions as needed
• Promote accountability by modeling safe behaviors and reinforcing safety expectations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, construction, industrial hygiene, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing health and safety programs in construction, industrial, or regulatory environments
• Strong working knowledge of occupational safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with standard business software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to obtain required security credentials (e.g., TWIC, if applicable)
• Willingness to travel between operational locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional safety certification (e.g., CSP, CHST, OHST)
• Experience in construction materials, heavy industrial operations, or similar environments
• Knowledge of insurance, claims management, and loss prevention strategies
• Certified trainer designation or extensive hands-on training experience
• Familiarity with construction equipment, materials, and operational processes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to influence safety outcomes through collaboration and leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse teams
• Analytical mindset with experience preparing detailed safety plans and reports
• Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in fast-paced environments
• Calm and effective decision-making during incidents or crisis situations

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance