Safety Program Manager [AA-15235]

Shirley Parsons; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an EHS Program Manager for a Georgia production facility. You will lead site-wide safety initiatives, strengthen regulatory compliance programs, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations to support operational excellence.

You will partner with plant leadership to build sustainable safety systems, manage audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions, and promote a strong safety culture through training and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field required.
• 3+ years of EHS or safety program management in manufacturing.
• Solid OSHA knowledge and core safety program experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site safety programs and procedures.
• Lead safety training and communications to ensure understanding of expectations.
• Conduct audits, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor program effectiveness and report metrics to leadership.
• Partner with operations to drive continuous improvement and safety culture.

Skills

OSHA knowledge and compliance

Safety program management

Audits and inspections

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Behavioral safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, EHS, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A growing building products manufacturer is seeking an EHS Program Manager to support its Georgia production facility. This person will lead site-wide safety initiatives, strengthen regulatory compliance programs, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The role offers the opportunity to partner closely with plant leadership while building sustainable safety systems that support operational excellence. It is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional who enjoys program development, employee engagement, and creating a strong safety culture in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The Role

• Develop, implement, and maintain site safety programs, policies, and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Lead safety training, coaching, and communication efforts to ensure management, supervisors, and employees understand and follow safety expectations.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews while overseeing incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Establish processes to monitor program effectiveness, track compliance metrics, and provide regular reporting to leadership.
• Partner with operational teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen safety culture, and reduce overall workplace risk.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of EHS, safety program management, or compliance experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and core safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Proven experience managing audits, compliance programs, incident investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.