Senior Safety Manager

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Safety Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will lead operational priorities where safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline are central to success. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a manufacturing environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and governance of company's Safety Program across all sites
• Establish and standardize safety policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations
• Develop and implement machine safety and automation risk standards
• Conduct incident investigations and drive corrective actions
• Design and implement safety training and certification programs
• Perform site audits to identify and close compliance gaps
• Collaborate with various teams to integrate safety into operations
• Oversee contractor and vendor safety compliance
• Develop and report safety KPIs to executive leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, industrial management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of safety leadership experience in varied industrial settings
• 3 years experience in leading teams
• CSP and NFPA 70E competency required
• Electrical safety specialization preferred, especially for automation-heavy operations
• Demonstrated experience in scaling safety programs across multiple sites
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial risk management
• Excellent communication skills to influence senior leadership

Benefits

• Exposure to diverse operational environments
• Opportunity to lead and innovate within a growing organization
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Travel opportunities to various client locations
• Potential for personal growth within a fast-paced industry
• Engagement in building a strong safety culture across the company