Safety Manager Jobs in Oregon
Safety Manager jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where manufacturing, construction, and healthcare employers maintain ongoing demand across all experience levels. Companies like Intel, PeaceHealth, and Daimler Truck North America have lasting Oregon footprints and regularly hire safety managers across industrial hygiene, construction safety, and environmental health disciplines. Openings range from site-level safety coordinators to regional EHS directors, with the most consistent volume tied to Oregon's semiconductor fabrication, heavy construction, and timber processing sectors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides the Grants Pass Plywood mill with overall coordination of Safety, Health and Environmental initiatives, policies and procedures. Coordinates training, incident investigations, audits, policy development and implementation. Provides overall guidance to ensure compliance with state and federal Safety, Health and Environmental regulations. Works diligently as a member of the Plant Management team.
MAJOR TASKS:
- Provides technical Safety and general Environmental support to production and personnel at the GP Plant. Acts as a mentor and promoter of Safety, Health and Environmental concerns. Maintains an active presence on the floor to monitor safety and environmental practices, answers employee questions, understand operation of all mill equipment and associated safety and environmental features.
- Develops safety programs to include objectives and training.
- Monitors Safety, Health and Environmental regulations and provides support to Plant Management and personnel to ensure compliance with federal and state safety, health and environmental regulations and corporate policy.
- Key responsibilities include overall communication with various teams, maintenance of Safety Committee [SC] schedules, and reporting, lead SC walk-through inspections and /participate in safety meetings, act as primary BasicSafe® coordinator, lead plant safety audits, coordinate HAZ waste disposal, coordinate with outside contractors working with maintenance department, coordinate emergency response drills, coordinate safety and env. trainings, and have a strong influence in plant safety culture.
- Ensures completion of Risk Mitigation training and documentation, inclusive but not limited to Fire Protection, Housekeeping, Spill Plan, Emergency Action Plan and various plantwide environmental policies. Administers and maintains complete and audited documentation within BasicSafe database of all activities related to Safety Data Sheets, Job Safety Analysis, Annual Noise Survey, Hearing Protection, IH Testing, Respiratory Program, PPE, First Aid, Confined Space, LOTO (including periodic LOTO inspections, training, an annual LOTO audits), Fall Protection, Hazard ID, At-Risk Assessment Program, Pedestrian Safety, and all other Safety related programs.
- Coordinates return to work assignments for workers requiring temporary modified duties.
- Provides New Hire orientations and training and supports enforcement of company policies.
- Coordinates incident investigations and follow-up on corrective measures.
- Performs safety and environmental audits/inspections both on and off site and ensures follow through of identified corrective actions.
- Represents safety and environmental in all capital and non-capital projects.
- Limited travel required.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS degree in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Business Administration, Operations Management, Environmental Management or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree.
- 3+ years of wood products or other manufacturing environment preferred. PE/CSP/CIH/ASP a plus.
- Computer skills required, including the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.), and the ability to learn and use company specific software, including, mPulse, BasicSafe, as well as others that may be introduced.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Oregon.
- Active Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety science, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience conducting OSHA compliance audits and managing incident investigations
- Familiarity with Oregon OSHA regulations administered by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
- Proficiency developing written safety programs, training materials, and emergency response plans
- Experience using safety management software to track corrective actions and regulatory reporting deadlines
Safety Manager Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Oregon?
The clearest path to a safety manager role in Oregon starts with a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety management, or environmental science, followed by field experience under Oregon OSHA-regulated conditions. Oregon does not issue a state safety manager license, but employers widely require or strongly prefer the Certified Safety Professional credential administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Gaining experience in industries with heavy Oregon OSHA oversight, such as construction, manufacturing, or healthcare, strengthens any application.
How much do safety managers make in Oregon?
Safety managers in Oregon earn a median of about $95,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,500 for the lowest 10% to over $125,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Oregon?
Companies currently hiring safety managers in Oregon include Amazon, Providence, and Legacy Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's semiconductor, logistics, and healthcare sectors tend to generate the most consistent openings across seniority levels.
Which Oregon cities have the most safety manager jobs?
Portland, Hermiston, and Salem hold the greatest concentration of safety manager openings in Oregon. Portland drives the largest share due to its density of manufacturing plants, major health systems, and large construction activity, while Salem and Eugene produce steady openings tied to state government facilities, regional medical centers, and food processing operations anchored in the Willamette Valley.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety manager work is fundamentally site-based, involving physical inspections, hazard assessments, and hands-on employee training that cannot be performed remotely. About 38% of safety manager openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be corporate EHS program manager roles focused on policy writing, compliance reporting, and multi-site auditing rather than direct field supervision.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a safety coordinator or EHS technician role, which large Oregon employers in construction and manufacturing use to develop early-career candidates before promoting into full management. Oregon Health and Science University and the Oregon Department of Transportation both run structured programs that bring in candidates from adjacent roles such as industrial hygiene technician, environmental compliance specialist, or facilities coordinator. Earning the Associate Safety Professional credential while building site-level experience signals readiness to Oregon hiring managers and accelerates the move into a management title.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across industries and experience levels. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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