Senior Safety Manager

About the role

Exol is building a scalable, next-generation fulfillment network where safety, automation, and operational performance must scale together. The Sr. Safety Manager will lead the development, governance, and execution of Exol’s enterprise-wide Safety Program across all sites.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead Exol’s enterprise Safety Program across all operating sites
• Establish and standardize safety policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Develop and implement machine safety, LOTO, electrical safety, and automation risk standards
• Lead incident investigations and drive permanent corrective actions
• Design and deploy enterprise safety training and certification programs
• Conduct site audits and close compliance gaps before they create operational exposure
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Automation teams to embed safety into daily execution
• Oversee contractor and vendor safety compliance standards
• Develop and report safety KPIs and leading indicators to executive leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, industrial management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of progressive safety leadership experience in industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or automated environments, including 3 years leading teams
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) and NFPA 70E competency required. Electrical safety specialization (CESCP) for automation heavy operations strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of OSHA regulations, machine guarding, LOTO, and industrial risk management
• Experience leading incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Strong executive communication skills with ability to influence senior leaders
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive accountability
• Experience supporting high-automation or robotics environments strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods, climb stairs/ladders, and tolerate warehouse environmental conditions (temperature variations, noise, etc.)

Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Training and certification program development
• Site audit and compliance gap closure
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Automation and robotics expertise

Benefits

Exol offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and innovative company.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with potential for remote work.