Senior Safety Manager

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller’s Design Group seeks a Senior Safety Manager to join our corporate safety team. You will partner with construction leaders, project teams, and clients to drive safe project execution and strengthen safety culture across regions.

The role requires strategic thinking and influence at all levels. Lead investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and safety training; review project safety plans; and mentor Regional Safety Managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive safety experience within construction, industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety programs across multiple projects, locations, or business units.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions.
• Proven ability to influence leaders, project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training and leadership development programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with operations, project teams, and safety professionals to strengthen Design Group's safety culture and ensure consistency across all projects and regions.
• Partner with the Vice President of Safety to develop and implement company-wide safety initiatives, programs, and standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Regional Safety Managers and Project Safety Coordinators.
• Support construction and operations leaders in driving safety performance across multiple projects and offices.
• Analyze safety trends, leading indicators, incidents, and audit findings to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, leadership workshops, and educational resources.
• Conduct periodic site visits, safety assessments, and program reviews to evaluate effectiveness and ensure compliance.
• Assist with development and maintenance of corporate safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Review project safety plans and provide guidance on complex or high-risk activities.
• Partner with clients and project teams to address safety concerns and support successful project execution.
• Assist with safety reporting, metrics, annual planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the growth and development of Design Group's overall safety culture and organizational capabilities.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Leadership

Incident investigation

Safety training

Risk assessment

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realise their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Summary

Who You'll Work With You will join one of our offices in the U.S., be part of a committed team of professionals, and work alongside leaders who are shaping the future of Design Group's safety culture. You'll partner closely with construction leaders, project teams, safety professionals, and clients to help ensure the safe execution of projects across the organization. When you join Design Group as a Senior Safety Manager, you will serve as a key member of the corporate safety team and a strategic partner to the Vice President of Safety. In this role, you'll help drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety programs, provide leadership and mentorship to safety personnel across the organization, and support safe project execution throughout our construction and industrial operations.

What You'll Do

• Work collaboratively with operations, project teams, and safety professionals to strengthen Design Group's safety culture and ensure consistency across all projects and regions.
• Partner with the Vice President of Safety to develop and implement company-wide safety initiatives, programs, and standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Regional Safety Managers and Project Safety Coordinators.
• Support construction and operations leaders in driving safety performance across multiple projects and offices.
• Analyze safety trends, leading indicators, incidents, and audit findings to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, leadership workshops, and educational resources.
• Conduct periodic site visits, safety assessments, and program reviews to evaluate effectiveness and ensure compliance.
• Assist with development and maintenance of corporate safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Review project safety plans and provide guidance on complex or high-risk activities.
• Partner with clients and project teams to address safety concerns and support successful project execution.
• Assist with safety reporting, metrics, annual planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the growth and development of Design Group's overall safety culture and organizational capabilities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive safety experience within construction, industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety programs across multiple projects, locations, or business units.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions.
• Proven ability to influence leaders, project teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training and leadership development programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and offices as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, SMS, or other BCSP-recognized certifications.
• OSHA 500 certification.
• Experience supporting engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), industrial manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, consumer products, or related markets.
• Experience building, implementing, and managing company-wide safety programs.
• Experience mentoring and developing safety professionals.

Culture

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Construction Site Superintendent, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.