Safety Manager Jobs in Ohio
Safety Manager jobs in Ohio are actively sought across manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, and logistics, with openings at every level from entry-level safety coordinator through senior EHS director. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the biggest hiring centers, anchored by employers such as Honda of America, Procter and Gamble, and Cleveland-Cliffs, all of which maintain substantial safety teams in the state. The most in-demand specialties are process safety management, construction site safety, and industrial hygiene. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Safety Manager
Location: Hereford, Tx
Duration: 5 Months (Tentative Start: December 1, 2026)
Type: 1099 Contractor
CompensationSchedule
Pay Rate: $52/hr
Overtime: $78/hr
Per Diem: $130/Days Worked
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: 5-6 Shifts Per Week | 10-Hour Days
Weekly Project Hours: 50-60 Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details: Potential overtime and weekend work based on project needs.
Why This Opportunity?
Join a project supporting demolition and electrical construction activities at a new Purina manufacturing facility in Hereford, Tx. This five-month opportunity requires an experienced Safety Manager to provide hands-on safety oversight for active field operations while supporting compliance with OSHA standards and established site safety requirements.
The Safety Manager will work directly with field personnel and provide safety oversight for demolition and electrical construction activities, including electrical power feeders. The role will also support JHAs, toolbox talks, site inspections, incident investigations, and other project safety processes.
Required Qualifications
OSHA 510
OSHA 30
10+ Years of Construction Safety Experience
Strong Knowledge of Demolition and Electrical Construction Activities
Preferred Qualifications
NFPA 70E certificate
Experience Conducting JHA's Toolbox Talks
Site Safety Inspection Experience
Incident Investigation Experience
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide hands-on field safety oversight for demolition and electrical construction activities
- Maintain a highly visible safety presence throughout active work areas
- Monitor electrical construction work, including electrical power feeders
- Conduct routine site safety inspections
- Identify potential hazards and support timely corrective actions
- Support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
- Conduct and support toolbox talks
- Work directly with field personnel to reinforce safe work practices
- Support incident investigations
- Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and established site safety requirements
- Support daily project safety activities throughout the five-month assignment
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should have working knowledge of:
- OSHA Construction Standards
- Demolition Safety
- Electrical Construction Safety
- Electrical Power Feeders
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Toolbox Talks
- Site Safety Inspections
- Hazard Recognition
- Incident Investigation
- Construction Risk AssessmentMitigation
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused Safety Manager with OSHA 510, OSHA 30, and at least 10 years of construction safety experience.
Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, communicating effectively with field personnel, and providing effective safety oversight for demolition and electrical construction activities throughout the Purina manufacturing facility project.
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Location: Hereford, Tx
Duration: 5 Months (Tentative Start: December 1, 2026)
Type: 1099 Contractor
CompensationSchedule
Pay Rate: $52/hr
Overtime: $78/hr
Per Diem: $130/Days Worked
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: 5-6 Shifts Per Week | 10-Hour Days
Weekly Project Hours: 50-60 Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details: Potential overtime and weekend work based on project needs.
Why This Opportunity?
Join a project supporting demolition and electrical construction activities at a new Purina manufacturing facility in Hereford, Tx. This five-month opportunity requires an experienced Safety Manager to provide hands-on safety oversight for active field operations while supporting compliance with OSHA standards and established site safety requirements.
The Safety Manager will work directly with field personnel and provide safety oversight for demolition and electrical construction activities, including electrical power feeders. The role will also support JHAs, toolbox talks, site inspections, incident investigations, and other project safety processes.
Required Qualifications
OSHA 510
OSHA 30
10+ Years of Construction Safety Experience
Strong Knowledge of Demolition and Electrical Construction Activities
Preferred Qualifications
NFPA 70E certificate
Experience Conducting JHA's Toolbox Talks
Site Safety Inspection Experience
Incident Investigation Experience
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide hands-on field safety oversight for demolition and electrical construction activities
- Maintain a highly visible safety presence throughout active work areas
- Monitor electrical construction work, including electrical power feeders
- Conduct routine site safety inspections
- Identify potential hazards and support timely corrective actions
- Support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
- Conduct and support toolbox talks
- Work directly with field personnel to reinforce safe work practices
- Support incident investigations
- Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and established site safety requirements
- Support daily project safety activities throughout the five-month assignment
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should have working knowledge of:
- OSHA Construction Standards
- Demolition Safety
- Electrical Construction Safety
- Electrical Power Feeders
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Toolbox Talks
- Site Safety Inspections
- Hazard Recognition
- Incident Investigation
- Construction Risk AssessmentMitigation
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, field-focused Safety Manager with OSHA 510, OSHA 30, and at least 10 years of construction safety experience.
Success in this role requires maintaining a strong field presence, proactively identifying hazards, communicating effectively with field personnel, and providing effective safety oversight for demolition and electrical construction activities throughout the Purina manufacturing facility project.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Ohio.
- CSP, CHST, or OSHA 30-hour certification recognized by Ohio employers
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 general industry and construction standards
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective-action follow-up
- Proficiency with safety management systems and recordkeeping under OSHA 300 log requirements
- Strong communication skills for delivering safety training and reporting to site leadership
Safety Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Ohio?
Ohio does not require a state-issued safety manager license, so the path runs through education and voluntary credentials. Most Ohio employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a closely related discipline. From there, earning the Board of Certified Safety Professionals' Certified Safety Professional credential strengthens candidacy considerably. Candidates with construction backgrounds often pursue the Construction Health and Safety Technician credential as a complement.
How much do safety managers make in Ohio?
Safety managers in Ohio earn a median of about $91,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,430 for the lowest 10% to over $136,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring safety managers in Ohio right now include Sheakley, Amazon, and Turner Construction Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of automotive assembly plants, steel mills, and large distribution centers means manufacturing and industrial companies account for a particularly high share of openings compared with national averages.
Which Ohio cities have the most safety manager jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and New Albany have the most safety manager openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense logistics and warehouse corridor along I-70 combined with a growing corporate headquarters base, while Cleveland draws demand from heavy manufacturing and healthcare systems and Cincinnati benefits from its large consumer goods and chemical manufacturing presence anchored by companies headquartered in the region.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety managers are typically required on-site to conduct inspections, lead training, and respond to incidents, which limits remote work options significantly. About 25% of safety manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be corporate EHS program manager or compliance analyst roles rather than plant-level or field positions.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a safety coordinator or EHS technician role first, then advancing from there. Large Ohio manufacturers such as automotive assembly plants and steel producers regularly bring on safety interns and coordinators who rotate through departments before taking on independent responsibilities. Earning an OSHA 30-hour card and completing a degree in occupational safety makes a candidate immediately competitive for these roles. Adjacent positions in quality assurance, industrial hygiene technician work, or environmental compliance also serve as credible lateral entry points into safety management.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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