Sr. Safety Manager (Hybrid)

Activewear, LLC; Lockport (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

S&S Activewear in Lockport, IL is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead regional health and safety across multiple distribution centers. The role focuses on reducing Serious Injury and Fatality risks, embedding risk management into daily operations, and driving leadership accountability with cross-functional teams.

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Safety, you will investigate complex incidents, analyze safety data, mentor site personnel, and travel 25-50% to support ongoing safety

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in OH&S or related field
• 7+ years EHS leadership, including 3+ years across multiple locations
• CSP preferred
• Proven ability to partner with operational leaders and influence safety performance
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action

Responsibilities

• Lead regional safety strategy to reduce SIF/pSIF risks and integrate risk management into operations
• Administer safety programs to identify risk exposures and drive corrective actions
• Partner with Regional Directors and site leaders to embed safety into processes
• Lead complex incident investigations and learning reviews to identify systemic factors
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and advise senior leadership
• Conduct site visits and travel 25% to 50% for risk assessments and coaching
• Coach safety professionals and operations leaders to build ownership of safety
• Support workers' compensation, regulatory inspections, and compliance activities

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Executive presence

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Safety programs

Education

Bachelors degree in OH&S

Tools

CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

Job description

## Sr. Safety Manager (Hybrid)Apply: Lockport, IL: Full time: Posted 12 Days Ago: 4993**WHY JOIN?**Be part of something special – a place where work feels like a community, not just a job. We're a vibrant and innovative crew united by a shared passion for creativity, growth, and collaboration. S&S is expanding, and we want to connect with dedicated individuals to join our team and create a best place to work. Our team is driven by innovation and partnership, where your ideas are heard and celebrated. We're building an inclusive environment that values every voice and fosters a culture of mutual support and respect. If you're ready to dive into a dynamic work environment where every day brings new personal and professional growth opportunities, apply today! We'd love to hear from you if you're enthusiastic about being part of a company that values its employees and rewards hard work. Take the next step in your career with us, where you're not just an employee but an essential part of our journey toward success. **APPLY NOW**, and let's grow together! **WE OFFER*** **Incredible team spirit**– At the heart of our success is a culture that cherishes teamwork. We thrive on collaboration and value feedback and innovative thinking.* **Opportunities for professional growth** – Your contributions are integral to our growth. As we expand, so do your career opportunities to develop and advance.* **Exclusive apparel discounts** – Ready to upgrade your wardrobe?! As part of S&S, you'll enjoy special discounts on our trendy, high-quality apparel. Stay stylish and save big!* **Top-notch employee benefits** – We prioritize the health and well-being of our team members with an extensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement planning options.* **Fun employee appreciation events** – We love celebrating you! Regular events are our way of saying 'thank you' for your hard work and dedication. Prepare for some memorable moments of appreciation and fun.* **State-of-the-art equipment**– Experience the best in technology and equipment. We provide cutting-edge resources to make your work life safe and efficient!**About the Role**The Senior Safety Manager provides regional leadership and oversight for health & safety programs across an assigned territory of 5 to 10 distribution centers. This role is responsible for driving the consistent implementation and management of corporate safety strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a culture of safety excellence through proactive identification, mitigation, and reduction of Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risks within the region. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Safety, the Senior Safety Manager acts as a key partner to regional and site operational leadership. This position involves strategic execution, performance analysis across multiple sites, conducting and overseeing audits, ensuring robust incident investigation processes, mentoring site personnel with safety responsibilities, and travel. **SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION**Monday-Friday (standard business hours), Full-Time- Exempt $120,000 - $150,000 annually (based on experience) Bonus eligible Onsite: within one of our Distribution Centers locations in Lockport, IL - Reading, PA - McDonough, GA - Middleborough, MA - Orlando, FL - West Chester, OH **WHAT YOU WILL DO*** Lead regional safety strategy with a focus on reducing Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) and potential Serious Injury and Fatality (pSIF) risks by integrating risk management into daily operations and business decision-making.* Effectively administer existing programs in accordance with policies and procedures to identify critical risk exposures, evaluate control effectiveness, and drive sustainable corrective actions across all assigned distribution centers.* Partner with Regional Directors, site leaders, and cross-functional teams to embed safety into operational processes, strengthen leadership accountability, and improve overall safety performance.* Lead complex incident investigations and learning reviews to identify systemic and organizational factors, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.* Analyze safety and operational performance data to identify trends, measure risk reduction efforts, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.* Conduct regular site visits and field engagements to assess operational risk, verify critical controls, reinforce leadership presence, and promote continuous improvement. Travel approximately 25% to 50%.* Champion a culture of learning, engagement, and accountability where team members actively identify hazards, report concerns, and contribute to risk reduction initiatives.* Support workers' compensation, return-to-work programs, regulatory inspections, and compliance activities while maintaining a strong focus on operational risk reduction.* Lead, coach, and develop safety professionals and operational leaders to build sustainable ownership of safety and strengthen leadership capabilities across the region. **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR*** Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field required.* Minimum 7+ years of progressive Environmental, Health & Safety leadership experience, including at least 3 years managing safety programs across multiple locations within distribution, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or similarly complex operations.* Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.* Proven experience leading enterprise or regional initiatives focused on SIF/pSIF prevention, critical risk management, and operational safety improvement.* Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with operational leaders and influence safety performance through collaboration rather than direct authority.* Advanced knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, critical control verification, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.* Strong understanding of organizational and human performance principles, systems-based problem solving, and continuous improvement methodologies.* Experience analyzing complex datasets and translating trends into actionable strategies and business recommendations.* Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.* Proven leadership, coaching, talent development, and change management capabilities in a multi-site environment.* Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.* Bilingual Spanish preferred (not required) **OTHER DUTIES*** Work afterhours as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary* Performs other duties as assigned. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Responsibility to lead, develop, and coach multiple team members in Safety Resources. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The role also requires occasional handling and sitting; frequent bending; and constant walking and standing. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull 21–50 pounds, as well as reach above the shoulder, reach outward, squat, and kneel as needed to perform job responsibilities. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT**While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in the main office of the Distribution Center. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.