Safety Manager Jobs in Indiana
Safety Manager jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville, where manufacturing, logistics, and construction employers maintain steady demand for professionals who can manage compliance programs and reduce workplace incidents. Companies like Eli Lilly, Cummins, and Steel Technologies have long-standing operations in the state and regularly hire at both the individual contributor and program director level. The most in-demand specialties are industrial hygiene, OSHA compliance, and process safety management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position: Safety Manager
Availability: Full-time; Monday-Friday
Compensation: Salaried, based on skill set, education and years of experience
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401-K, PTO
Reports to: Regional Director
The Safety Manager oversees and promotes safe daily employee activities, possibly spanning multiple states and customer sites. They will be responsible for Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), employee safety training and certifications, drug testing, customer relations, incident investigation/reporting, safety records and supplies. Additionally, the Safety Manager attends regular customer meetings, and they continuously assess the needs of the shop and field environments and find ways to efficiently communicate the importance of safety awareness to ensure operations run smoothly and effective.
At minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Health and Safety, or a related field is preferred. A candidate for the role should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an industrial environment practicing safety and health with a good understanding of OSHA regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience within heavy industry settings.
This position will require 70% of time spent in the field operations, 30% within the shop and office settings.
Please visit us at www.kt-grant.com
Job Duties include but not limited to:
- Jobsite risk assessments, observation of employee performance, corrective action plans.
- Safety Data Sheets and environmental precautions
- PPE ordering and compliance
- Employee pre-hire, post-hire drug/medical testing
- Safety orientations and onboarding
- Incident and accident investigation
- Experience with workers compensation including return to work programs
- Employee safety training, both internal and customer required
- JSAs and safety memos
- Safety audits and inspections
- Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) compliance
- Customer relations, key contact
- Frequent field/site visits, relations with superintendents, foreman and employees
- Reports facility/employee issues to Management
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- Past experience using EHS Software
- Experience delivering solutions to increase safety culture
- Good knowledge and experience within a heavy industrial environment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to pass a drug and background screening
- Valid driver license
- Past success delivering solutions to increase safety culture
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Safety plans: 5 years (Preferred)
- OSHA: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Position: Safety Manager
Availability: Full-time; Monday-Friday
Compensation: Salaried, based on skill set, education and years of experience
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401-K, PTO
Reports to: Regional Director
The Safety Manager oversees and promotes safe daily employee activities, possibly spanning multiple states and customer sites. They will be responsible for Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), employee safety training and certifications, drug testing, customer relations, incident investigation/reporting, safety records and supplies. Additionally, the Safety Manager attends regular customer meetings, and they continuously assess the needs of the shop and field environments and find ways to efficiently communicate the importance of safety awareness to ensure operations run smoothly and effective.
At minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Health and Safety, or a related field is preferred. A candidate for the role should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an industrial environment practicing safety and health with a good understanding of OSHA regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience within heavy industry settings.
This position will require 70% of time spent in the field operations, 30% within the shop and office settings.
Please visit us at www.kt-grant.com
Job Duties include but not limited to:
- Jobsite risk assessments, observation of employee performance, corrective action plans.
- Safety Data Sheets and environmental precautions
- PPE ordering and compliance
- Employee pre-hire, post-hire drug/medical testing
- Safety orientations and onboarding
- Incident and accident investigation
- Experience with workers compensation including return to work programs
- Employee safety training, both internal and customer required
- JSAs and safety memos
- Safety audits and inspections
- Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) compliance
- Customer relations, key contact
- Frequent field/site visits, relations with superintendents, foreman and employees
- Reports facility/employee issues to Management
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- Past experience using EHS Software
- Experience delivering solutions to increase safety culture
- Good knowledge and experience within a heavy industrial environment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to pass a drug and background screening
- Valid driver license
- Past success delivering solutions to increase safety culture
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Safety plans: 5 years (Preferred)
- OSHA: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
- Fashion & Apparel
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Indiana.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety management, or an engineering discipline
- Direct experience managing OSHA compliance programs in a manufacturing or construction environment
- Proficiency conducting incident investigations and writing corrective action reports
- Familiarity with Indiana OSHA consultation services and state plan enforcement standards
- Ability to train frontline workers and supervisors on safety procedures and recordkeeping
Safety Manager Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Indiana?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field, followed by field experience and a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) offered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Indiana does not operate a separate state licensing board for safety managers, but many Indiana employers require or strongly prefer the CSP, and some manufacturing roles also expect an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) as a stepping stone.
How much do safety managers make in Indiana?
Safety managers in Indiana earn a median of about $83,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,850 for the lowest 10% to over $125,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Indiana?
Companies currently hiring safety managers in Indiana include Sheakley, Bunge, and Graycor, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Indiana's dense concentration of automotive suppliers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and large logistics centers means openings appear consistently across the state rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which Indiana cities have the most safety manager jobs?
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Wheatfield lead Indiana for safety manager openings. Indianapolis drives the largest share of postings because of its pharmaceutical, distribution, and construction activity, while Fort Wayne benefits from a strong automotive and food manufacturing base and Evansville's chemical and industrial manufacturing employers generate consistent demand for safety professionals in the southwest corner of the state.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety managers typically work on-site to conduct audits, lead incident investigations, and observe operations firsthand, which limits remote arrangements in most Indiana roles. About 7% of safety manager openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be corporate or regional EHS program manager roles with oversight responsibilities rather than site-level safety work.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an environmental health and safety (EHS) coordinator or safety technician at a large Indiana manufacturer, which lets you build site experience before moving into a manager title. Companies like Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette and Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis run structured EHS associate programs for recent graduates. Earning the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential while in an entry role signals readiness for promotion, and lateral moves from quality assurance or industrial engineering are common bridges into safety at mid-size Indiana employers.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across industries and experience levels. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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