Safety Manager

Creative-Modular-Construction; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Modular Construction (CMC) seeks an experienced Safety Manager to lead health, safety and environmental initiatives across a fast-paced modular manufacturing environment. You will drive a strong safety culture, reduce risk, and develop people while partnering with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and Leadership.

You will oversee nine facilities, ensure OSHA compliance, lead investigations, develop SOPs/JHAs, manage safety training, and handle recordkeeping, metrics, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; significant relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• 3–5+ years of progressive safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, or modular construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance and workplace safety practices.
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective action.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification and First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems.
• Valid driver’s license and successful reference check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safety Department, priorities, programs, and performance metrics across nine facilities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections, documentation, and corrective actions
• Lead accident, injury, near-miss, and root-cause investigations
• Develop and maintain safety programs, SOPs, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, workers’ compensation, incident reporting, and safety metrics
• Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual safety training
• Oversee new-hire safety orientation and weekly toolbox talks
• Manage programs including LOTO, PPE, HazCom, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Forklift Safety, Hearing Conservation, and Emergency Response
• Address hazards involving welding, fabrication, electrical work, material handling, cranes, and heavy equipment
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and strengthen employee safety engagement
• Manage environmental compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and 5S
• Provide leadership with clear, concise safety updates, trends, and recommendations
• Identify safety gaps proactively and take total ownership of solutions and results

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA compliance

Incident investigations

Safety training

Regulatory communication

DOT regulatory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

OSHA 500 Train-the-Trainer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety reporting systems

Safety management software

JHA/SOP development

Job description

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Safety Manager

Full Time Springfield, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1003

Creative Modular Construction (CMC) is looking for an experienced, hands-on Safety Manager to lead our Health, Safety & Environmental initiatives across a fast-paced modular construction manufacturing environment.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who is passionate about building a strong safety culture, reducing risk, developing people, and driving accountability. You'll partner closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Leadership to create safer processes and continuously improve how we work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the Safety Department, priorities, programs, and performance metrics across nine facilities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections, documentation, and corrective actions
• Lead accident, injury, near-miss, and root-cause investigations
• Develop and maintain safety programs, SOPs, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Manage OSHA recordkeeping, workers’ compensation, incident reporting, and safety metrics
• Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual safety training
• Oversee new-hire safety orientation and weekly toolbox talks
• Manage programs including LOTO, PPE, HazCom, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Forklift Safety, Hearing Conservation, and Emergency Response
• Address hazards involving welding, fabrication, electrical work, material handling, cranes, and heavy equipment
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and strengthen employee safety engagement
• Manage environmental compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and 5S
• Provide leadership with clear, concise safety updates, trends, and recommendations
• Identify safety gaps proactively and take total ownership of solutions and results

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; significant relevant experience may substitute for a degree
• 3–5+ years of progressive safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, or modular construction
• Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance and workplace safety practices
• Experience with incident investigations and corrective action
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification
• First Aid / CPR / AED certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety reporting systems
• Valid driver’s license and successful reference check

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• Experience leading a safety department or direct reports
• OSHA 500 Train-the-Trainer
• CSP or ASP designation
• DOT regulatory experience
• Experience with safety management software and JHA/SOP development