Safety Manager

PCRecruiter - Recruitment Software & Applicant Tracking System; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company seeks a proactive Safety Manager to enhance workplace safety programs and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This critical role involves leading health and safety initiatives, conducting audits, and cultivating a culture of safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, contributing to continuous improvement in safety processes.

Benefits

Visibility with senior leadership

Team-oriented culture

Opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading safety in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices in workplace safety.
• Strong communication and leadership skills—comfortable on the floor and in the boardroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead all health and safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA.
• Conduct facility safety audits and job hazard analyses.
• Monitor and track key safety performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field

Job description

We’re partnering with a respected, family-owned custom food company that has built its reputation on quality, safety, and innovation. This organization is seeking a proactive Safety Manager to oversee a 3rd party sanitation company/process and drive performance through leadership, accountability, and floor presence.

If you're a hands-on Safety leader ready to take ownership of facility safety in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, this role could be a strong fit. You'll have the opportunity to lead and enhance workplace safety programs, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and building a culture of safety across the operation.

What You’ll Own:

• Lead all health and safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards
• Conduct facility safety audits, inspections, and job hazard analyses to proactively identify and resolve risks
• Champion incident investigations and root cause analysis, driving corrective and preventative actions
• Own all safety-related documentation, including OSHA logs, training records, inspection reports, and SOPs
• Design and deliver engaging safety training programs for all shifts and departments—own new hire orientation through ongoing development
• Monitor, track, and report key safety performance metrics; make data-driven recommendations to leadership
• Lead emergency response planning and act as the point person during crises or unexpected safety events
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, HR, and other departments to embed safety into all workflows and decision-making
• Serve as the visible, go-to resource on the floor for safety coaching, leadership, and accountability

What’s in It for You:

• A critical leadership role with a direct impact on people, performance, and safety culture
• The chance to build and shape safety processes in an organization that values continuous improvement
• Visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to make your mark in a collaborative environment
• A team-oriented culture where hands-on leadership is recognized and rewarded

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience leading safety in a food manufacturing or industrial environment
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices in workplace safety
• Strong communication and leadership skills—comfortable on the floor and in the boardroom
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze performance and drive continuous improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred