Health And Safety Manager [MA-14967]

Shirley Parsons; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead on-site health, safety, and facilities operations at a high-volume distribution facility in Aurora, Illinois. You will own the site’s safety management system, drive a safety-first culture, and ensure reliable, compliant building and equipment operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence on people, performance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in health & safety and/or facilities management within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and practical workplace safety implementation.
• Hands‑on, solutions‑driven leader comfortable on the floor and engaging with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the site’s health and safety management system, ensuring compliance with OSHA and internal standards.
• Drive a safety-first culture through audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and safety committee leadership.
• Manage all aspects of facilities operations, including building maintenance, utilities, fire systems, and critical equipment.
• Oversee contractors, vendors, and service providers, ensuring safe work practices and strong service delivery.
• Plan and manage preventative maintenance, minor projects, and annual safety and facilities budgets.

Skills

Health & Safety

Facilities Management

OSHA knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Job description

A distribution and logistics organization is looking to add a Health & Safety Manager to its on-site leadership team in the Aurora, Illinois area. This person will be tasked with owning site-level health, safety, and facilities operations within a high-volume fulfillment environment. The role offers full accountability for building a strong safety culture while ensuring the facility, equipment, and infrastructure operate reliably and compliantly. It’s a highly visible, hands‑on opportunity with real influence on people, performance, and continuous improvement.

The Role

• Own and lead the site’s health and safety management system, ensuring compliance with OSHA and internal standards
• Drive a “safety-first” culture through audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, training, and safety committee leadership
• Manage all aspects of facilities operations, including building maintenance, utilities, fire systems, and critical equipment
• Oversee contractors, vendors, and service providers, ensuring safe work practices and strong service delivery
• Plan and manage preventative maintenance, minor projects, and annual safety and facilities budgets

The Candidate

• 2+ years of experience in health & safety and/or facilities management within warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and practical workplace safety implementation
• Proven experience managing large facilities (approximately 150,000+ sq. ft.) and multiple vendors or contractors
• Hands‑on, solutions-driven leader who is comfortable on the floor and engaging with all levels of the organization
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence site teams and present to senior leadership