Safety Manager

CRG Search; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Great benefits

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for their Allentown, PA location. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with safety regulations and managing safety culture across manufacturing and construction operations. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety and over 10 years of relevant experience in safety management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team are essential. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Safety management.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction sectors.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement in safety culture.
• Lead and develop a safety team.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Design safety training programs.
• Manage compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Assessment

Safety Training

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Safety Manager to oversee and drive a culture of Safety excellence across our client’s organization. This role will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, while managing a comprehensive Safety Management system for the company's manufacturing sites and construction at customer locations. The Safety Manager will be responsible for interpreting and enforcing relevant EHS regulations across various business operations, demonstrating strong leadership, and collaborating across functions to foster a zero-harm culture. This position also oversees the environmental compliance by managing third-party consultants to do environmental testing and reporting.

Location

On-site; Allentown, PA

Compensation

A competitive base salary and great benefits.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drives continuous improvement in safety culture and the safety management system.
• Leads and develops a safety team of 5 - 8, fostering their professional growth through formal training and hands-on experience.
• Conducts risk assessments across manufacturing sites and field service sites.
• Designs and implements comprehensive safety training programs.
• Ensures all documentation meets regulatory and customer compliance standards.
• Manages compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state regulations, including liaising with third-party consultants.
• Oversees the execution of essential health and safety programs.
• Develops and reviews job hazard analyses.
• Leads safety investigations.
• Manages safety records and internal compliance software as the program administrator.
• Tracks and analyzes safety trends to identify patterns and potential risks.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Over 10 years of experience in Safety, and over 5 years of experience as a Safety Manager in manufacturing, and construction or Field Service. 2 of the 3 required.
• A demonstrated background in creating a new safety program or revamping an existing safety program.
• Skilled in gaining acceptance of diverse perspectives.
• Capable of making well-informed decisions and effectively communicating them with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% as required.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA safety regulations. MSHA experience would be a plus.