Workplace Health & Safety Associate Manager

About the role

The Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Associate Manager is responsible for driving the implementation, performance, and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs across multiple U.S. locations, with primary onsite presence at Madison Heights. This role operates as a subject matter resource and system owner, leading through influence to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment to global WHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of WHS policies, procedures, and management systems aligned to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

• Lead site-level ISO readiness, implementation, and audit preparation across multiple locations.

• Translate global standards into practical, site-level processes and operational controls.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing system performance and identifying enhancement opportunities.

• Facilitation of workplace risk assessments (e.g., HIRAC/JHA/JSA) to identify hazards across facilities, operations, personnel, materials, and equipment.

• Define and implement risk mitigation strategies and verify effectiveness of control measures.

• Provide day-to-day safety oversight, coaching, and guidance to site teams as a trusted safety resource.

• Support safe execution of high-risk activities including permitting processes (e.g., LOTO, confined space, hot work, working at heights).

• Promote stop-work authority and safe work practices across all operations.

• Regulatory Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA) as well as company standards and client requirements.

• Conduct and facilitate workplace inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, including ISO audits.

• Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to closure with validation of effectiveness.

• Support incident classification and reporting requirements in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards.

• Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

• Identify trends and systemic issues across sites and recommend targeted improvement actions.

• Develop leading and lagging indicators and support site-level and regional performance reporting.

• Drive continuous improvement through integration of lessons learned into procedures, training, and controls.

• Training, Coaching & Safety Culture

• Identify, develop, and coordinate required safety training programs based on risk assessments and regulatory requirements.

• Provide coaching and guidance to site leadership and employees to build safety capability and ownership.

• Support safety communications, toolbox talks, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Foster a positive safety culture emphasizing hazard identification, reporting, and accountability.

• Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety

• Collaborate with Life Safety teams to implement and maintain emergency preparedness and response programs.

• Support development, testing, and continuous improvement of emergency response procedures (e.g., evacuations, shelter-in-place, spill response).

• Facilitate drills and identify gaps to strengthen site readiness.

• Environmental Support (Secondary Scope)

• Support environmental compliance activities including chemical management, hazardous materials handling, and waste management.

• Contribute to environmental risk assessments, spill prevention, and response planning.

• Aid in sustainability reporting, environmental metrics, and ESG-related initiatives where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the Health & Safety field

• Preferred Skills:

  • Professional certifications (or progress toward): CSP, ASP, OHST, CHMM, or similar ISO 45001 / 14001 Auditor

  • OSHA “Competent Person” designations (e.g., fall protection, confined space)

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field

  • Experience in workplace health and safety within industrial, laboratory, manufacturing, or similar environments

  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk management practices

  • Experience with health & safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001 framework)

  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Experience supporting ISO certification or audit processes

  • Industrial hygiene or chemical safety experience

  • Experience across multiple sites or geographies

Skills

• Drives results through collaboration and influence

• Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams

• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

• Ability to translate standards into practical, site-level execution

• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and sound judgment in safety-critical situations

Benefits

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.