Safety Professional - 0034691

Manpower Group (UK); Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Safety Professional for an on-site role in Cape Girardeau, MO. The position focuses on building and leading the safety program, auditing compliance, and driving continuous improvement with the client and on-site teams.

The role emphasizes incident investigation, training, and a proactive safety culture, with collaboration across operations, managers, and staff. OSHA30 certification is required or provided; a high school diploma is required and a safety degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Warehousing, Production, and/or Manufacturing Environments.
• Technical: MS Suite, SharePoint, Outlook, Workforce Management Systems.
• Certifications: OSHA30 Certification (Must Obtain, company will provide access to class).
• Nice to Have: Bachelor’s degree (Safety) and Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on-site safety program to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Audit and monitor safety practices, conduct incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and update site-specific safety programs based on operations and hazards.
• Deliver new hire safety training and coach associates on safe work practices.
• Communicate safety information clearly to diverse stakeholders and act as site leadership representative.

Skills

Warehousing experience

MS Office

SharePoint

Outlook

Workforce Management Systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Safety (Nice to Have)

Tools

MS Suite

SharePoint

Outlook

Workforce Management Systems

OSHA30 Certification

Job description

Job Description - Safety Professional (0034691)

Job Description

Safety Professional - 0034691

US-MO-Cape Girardeau

Worker Location : On-Site

Description

The Safety Professional is responsible for building, leading, and managing the on-site safety program to prevent workplace injuries and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. This role partners with the onsite manager, on site supervisors, associates, and client leadership to build a culture of safety through training, auditing, incident investigation, and continuous process improvement. Acting as a trusted advisor and liaison, the Safety Professional drives effective safety practices, supports injury management and return-to-work processes, and ensures a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.[PM1.1]

Making an Impact

The Safety Leader drives organizational impact and operational excellence by leading in four key areas: Risk Reduction & Incident Prevention, Operational Enablement, Stakeholder Partnership, and Workforce Development & Well-Being. By building a proactive, safety-first culture, leveraging data-driven insights, and ensuring practical, scalable safety programs, this role protects people, strengthens operations, and delivers measurable results for both Manpower and the client while enhancing employee experience and building trusted partnerships.

Your Typical Day and Other Key Details* Safety Feedback: Addresses any safety concerns with talent, ensuring a feedback loop that promotes safety and operational excellence. This regular interaction ensures that talent stays engaged and aware of expectations. Issues such as safety concerns or violations are discussed in a private location, documented, and addressed to ensure continuous improvement and a safe working environment.

Safety Reporting

Reviews any safety incidents or near-misses that occurred during the day, documenting them and collaborating with the On-Site Manager/ Supervisors and Client to address any hazards. This ensures that all safety concerns are resolved, and preventive measures are in place moving forward.

Safety Program

Ensure full compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements, including maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting regulatory inspections. Oversee day-to-day execution of safety programs by conducting audits, monitoring compliance, addressing gaps, and partnering with operations to reinforce safe work practices. Develop, implement, and continuously enhance site-specific safety programs based on facility operations, equipment, machinery, and identified workplace hazards. Regularly review and update safety policies, procedures, and training materials, particularly following safety incidents, infractions, near misses, or operational changes to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance. Conduct routine warehouse floor observations to assess associate adherence to safe work practices, provide real-time coaching and feedback, identify at‑risk behaviors, and promote a proactive culture of safety and accountability.

New Hire Safety Training

Lead and deliver comprehensive new hire safety orientations and hands‑on training, ensuring associates understand critical policies, safe work practices, and site‑specific hazards before starting work. Partner with supervisors/ On Site Manager to align training with job requirements, track and verify effectiveness through assessments and observation, and continuously enhance programs using feedback, data insights, and incident learnings while maintaining accurate compliance records.

Communication

Will communicate with a variety of individuals, stakeholders, peers, and associates daily. This individual will demonstrate strong communication skills, effectively conveying information both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences. Builds trust through clear, concise messaging and active listening, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.

Leadership Focus

Serve as the designated site leadership representative in the absence of the Site Manager, ensuring continuity of operations, safety oversight, and adherence to established policies and procedures. Provide guidance to site personnel, address operational concerns, and elevate critical issues as appropriate to support uninterrupted business operations.

Requires on‑site presence at the client location.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Warehousing, Production, and/or Manufacturing Environments[PM2.1]
• Technical: Digital Literacy desktop (MS Suite, SharePoint, Outlook, Workforce Management Systems) applications
• Certifications: OSHA30 Certification (Must Obtain, company will provide access to class)

Nice to Have

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Safety)[PM3.1]
• Experience: Previous experience in Safety focus roles in staffing/workforce industry, prior Supervisory or Team Lead experience

ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.

A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.

Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Potential Salary Range : $52,500 - $87,500