Safety Manager Jobs in Illinois
Safety Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and logistics at every level from entry-level EHS coordinator through senior director of safety. Chicago, Rockford, and Joliet are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by large employers such as Caterpillar, Amazon, and Abbott Laboratories, all of which maintain substantial Illinois operations and hire safety professionals consistently. The most sought-after specialties in the state are process safety management, construction site safety, and environmental health and safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Safety Manager provides strategic support to an Area in the development and implementation of loss prevention programs and safety objectives, policies, procedures and training programs within the assigned Area.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides technical expertise and consultation to Area leadership to promote and implement safety-related training programs that drive sustainable, proactive safety conscience behaviors.
- Ensures that Area loss prevention programs are in place to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety regulations that govern the solid waste industry. Assesses Division and Business Unit loss control program activities efforts to communicate, train and develop critical skills.
- Monitors Division and Business Unit implementation of safety and loss prevention programs, including Focus 6 programs; takes action to redirect activity where performance falls short of targets.
- Ensures continued compliance with applicable OSHA safety regulations throughout all Divisions and Business Units is maintained.
- Ensures continued compliance is maintained with Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations throughout all Divisions and Business Units; ensure recordkeeping requirements are met.
- Partners with Human Resources leaders to ensure that safety sensitive messages are in place and effectively communicated in new hire orientation training programs; collaborates to develop overall effective safety programs; provides ongoing safety training.
- Provides technical expertise and acts as a resource in the preparation of training materials. Supports monthly employee safety meetings by ensuring that leadership promotes and consistently relays the organization’s values and beliefs regarding a safe working environment.
- Ensures ongoing management of return to duty (modified / light duty) programs. Partners with HR and Division management to minimize time away from work due to work related injuries and incidents.
- Participates in investigation of serious accidents / injuries and monitors supervisor investigations of all minor accidents and injuries.
- Provides Area leadership with timely accident / injury trending and other compliance reports. Interprets data and makes recommendations where appropriate to address negative trends.
- Participates in division OSHA or DOT compliance inspections as well as audits that may occur.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A professional safety certification through a nationally recognized safety organization, such as the National Safety Council or a college degree in Safety Management.
- Successful completion of 40-hour OSHA compliance course.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills across various levels of the organization, external customers, and agencies.
- Ability to write reports and correspondence with minimal direction.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, maintaining attention to detail, while meeting deadlines.
- Strong customer service orientation skills.
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety professional.
- Valid driver’s license.
Pay Range:
Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.
Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
Our company values guide our daily actions:
- Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
STRATEGY
Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.
We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.
Recycling and Waste
We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.
Environmental Solutions
Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.
Sustainability Innovation
Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.
Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).
RECENT RECOGNITION
- Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- CDP Discloser
- Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
- Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
- Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
- Great Place to Work
- Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Safety Manager provides strategic support to an Area in the development and implementation of loss prevention programs and safety objectives, policies, procedures and training programs within the assigned Area.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides technical expertise and consultation to Area leadership to promote and implement safety-related training programs that drive sustainable, proactive safety conscience behaviors.
- Ensures that Area loss prevention programs are in place to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local safety regulations that govern the solid waste industry. Assesses Division and Business Unit loss control program activities efforts to communicate, train and develop critical skills.
- Monitors Division and Business Unit implementation of safety and loss prevention programs, including Focus 6 programs; takes action to redirect activity where performance falls short of targets.
- Ensures continued compliance with applicable OSHA safety regulations throughout all Divisions and Business Units is maintained.
- Ensures continued compliance is maintained with Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations throughout all Divisions and Business Units; ensure recordkeeping requirements are met.
- Partners with Human Resources leaders to ensure that safety sensitive messages are in place and effectively communicated in new hire orientation training programs; collaborates to develop overall effective safety programs; provides ongoing safety training.
- Provides technical expertise and acts as a resource in the preparation of training materials. Supports monthly employee safety meetings by ensuring that leadership promotes and consistently relays the organization’s values and beliefs regarding a safe working environment.
- Ensures ongoing management of return to duty (modified / light duty) programs. Partners with HR and Division management to minimize time away from work due to work related injuries and incidents.
- Participates in investigation of serious accidents / injuries and monitors supervisor investigations of all minor accidents and injuries.
- Provides Area leadership with timely accident / injury trending and other compliance reports. Interprets data and makes recommendations where appropriate to address negative trends.
- Participates in division OSHA or DOT compliance inspections as well as audits that may occur.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A professional safety certification through a nationally recognized safety organization, such as the National Safety Council or a college degree in Safety Management.
- Successful completion of 40-hour OSHA compliance course.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills across various levels of the organization, external customers, and agencies.
- Ability to write reports and correspondence with minimal direction.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, maintaining attention to detail, while meeting deadlines.
- Strong customer service orientation skills.
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other applicable health and safety standards.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety professional.
- Valid driver’s license.
Pay Range:
Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.
Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
Our company values guide our daily actions:
- Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
STRATEGY
Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.
We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.
Recycling and Waste
We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.
Environmental Solutions
Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.
Sustainability Innovation
Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.
Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).
RECENT RECOGNITION
- Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- CDP Discloser
- Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
- Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
- Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
- Great Place to Work
- Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
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Safety Manager Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Transportation & Logistics
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Illinois.
- OSHA 30-hour construction or general industry certification recognized by Illinois employers
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential preferred or required for senior roles
- Minimum three to five years of hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing or construction
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver OSHA-compliant safety training programs
- Experience conducting incident investigations and managing workers' compensation claims
Safety Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Illinois?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or engineering, then building field experience in an EHS coordinator or safety specialist role. Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a safety manager, but employers consistently expect OSHA certifications and the Certified Safety Professional credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Completing the CSP exam positions candidates for senior roles at major Illinois manufacturers and construction firms.
How much do safety managers make in Illinois?
Safety managers in Illinois earn a median of about $98,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,160 for the lowest 10% to over $137,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring safety managers in Illinois right now include First Student, DCC Propane, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of large manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare operations means openings appear regularly at both corporate headquarters and regional facilities across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most safety manager jobs?
Chicago, Aurora, and Normal account for the largest share of safety manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives volume through its dense mix of construction, healthcare systems, and corporate headquarters, while surrounding industrial cities like Joliet and Rockford reflect Illinois's strong manufacturing and warehousing base, which consistently generates demand for on-site safety leadership.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety manager work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical presence to conduct inspections, lead drills, and manage incident response on-site. About 15% of safety manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be corporate EHS policy or compliance roles rather than field-facing positions.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an EHS coordinator or safety specialist role at a large Illinois manufacturer or logistics operator, where on-the-job mentorship is common. Employers such as large distribution centers in the Chicagoland area and downstate manufacturers frequently hire candidates from adjacent roles like quality control technician, industrial hygiene assistant, or facilities coordinator. Earning an OSHA 30-hour card and pursuing an associate safety professional credential through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals gives candidates a measurable edge when competing without direct safety management experience.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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