Lead Site Safety Manager

Sheakley; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheakley is seeking a Lead Site Safety Manager for an Indianapolis-based food production and packaging facility. The role involves onsite safety leadership for contractor activities, planning work permits, and coordinating with plant personnel to maintain safety without disrupting production.

The candidate must have hands-on safety oversight experience, OSHA 510, and prior roles as Owner's Representative or Lead Safety for a General Contractor.

Qualifications

• OSHA 510 certification is required.
• Experience as a lead safety professional on large contractor projects.
• Experience serving as Owner's Representative or for a General Contractor.
• Hands-on oversight of contractor safety activities in active facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety meetings and coordinate work plans.
• Identify and monitor daily work permits and contractor activities.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and HSE teams.
• Maintain field presence and oversee safety inspections and PPE use.
• Ensure GMP/food production safety and gowning compliance.
• Facilitate safe routes for personnel and equipment while minimizing disruption.

Skills

OSHA 510

Lead safety experience

Owner's Representative

Lead safety for GC

Hands-on safety oversight

Contractor coordination

Effective communication with plant HSE

Job description

Job Title

Lead Site Safety Manager

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Start Date

Mid November - Early December

Duration

3-4 months

Type

1099 Contractor

Compensation

• Rate: $54-$60/hr
• Per Diem: None Available
• Pay Frequency: Weekly

Schedule

• Hours: 50-60 hours per week
• Schedule: Project-based schedule
• Shift: Day Shift

Project Scope

This Lead Site Safety Manager will provide onsite safety leadership for contractor activities within a large, fully operational commercial food production and packaging facility in Indianapolis, IN. The facility produces bakery products, including frozen pies, and operates under strict USDA, FDA, and GMP quality, sanitation, and production requirements.

The role requires a strong, visible safety presence in an active production environment. The Lead Site Safety Manager will coordinate closely with contractors, plant HSE, production, and engineering personnel to plan work, identify potential hazards, manage permits, and ensure contractor activities are completed safely without compromising plant operations or food production requirements.

Primary safety oversight will include contractor work planning, PPE, rigging, hot work, overhead work, lift operations, material and equipment movement, and compliance with gowning and cleaning requirements in GMP-controlled production areas.

Qualifications

• OSHA 510
• Previous Lead Safety experience
• Experience working as an Owner's Representative
• Experience serving as Lead Safety for a General Contractor
• Experience providing hands-on safety oversight of contractor activities
• Ability to effectively coordinate with plant HSE, production, engineering, and contractor personnel

Additional Requirements

• Comfortable working in an active food production and processing environment
• Ability to enforce GMP-related gowning, cleaning, and site safety procedures
• Strong communication and contractor coordination skills
• Ability to maintain a consistent field presence and address unsafe conditions or practices
• Ability to work approximately 50-60 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily morning safety meetings and coordinate daily safety work plans
• Identify, coordinate, and monitor required daily work permits
• Coordinate contractor activities with production and plant personnel
• Maintain a consistent field presence and provide oversight of contractor work
• Conduct and enforce required inspections and safety checklists
• Monitor PPE, rigging, hot work, overhead work, lift operations, and other higher-risk activities
• Ensure contractor compliance with gowning and cleaning procedures within GMP food production areas
• Collaborate with contractors to address hazards and maintain safe work practices
• Coordinate safe routes for contractor personnel, materials, tools, and equipment through the operating facility
• Participate in daily and weekly coordination meetings with plant HSE, production, and engineering teams
• Support safe execution of work while minimizing disruption to active production operations

Skills

• Contractor Safety Management
• Site Safety Leadership
• Hazard Recognition and Mitigation
• Permit Coordination
• Hot Work Safety
• Rigging and Lift Safety
• PPE Compliance
• GMP Environment Safety
• Safety Inspections and Checklists
• Production and Contractor Coordination

Knowledge Base

Strong working knowledge of construction and contractor safety management within an active operating facility, including OSHA requirements, hazard recognition, work permits, PPE, rigging, lifting operations, hot work, overhead work, contractor coordination, and field-level safety inspections. The position also requires the ability to operate effectively within a regulated food production environment where GMP, sanitation, gowning, and production requirements must be incorporated into daily safety planning.

Equal Opportunity

Sheakley Risk & Safety Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.