Senior Level Safety Manager Jobs
Senior level safety manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of enterprise-wide safety programs, regulatory strategy, and the teams that implement them. Roles concentrate across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, with 21% offering remote or hybrid schedules and employers like Turner Construction Company, Gallagher, and Haztek Safety Management hiring at this level now.
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Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTurner Construction Company
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type79% On-site
Top industryConstruction
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National Manager Safety and Compliance
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National Manager Safety and Compliance
United Scrap Metal·Cicero, Illinois
Job functions:
$115k - $130k/yr
10+ yrs exp.
Full Time
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
Position Overview:
The National Manager Safety and Compliance is responsible for leading the overall safety strategy across all company operations, ensuring consistent compliance, risk reduction, and a strong safety culture. This role drives the development and implementation of standardized safety programs, policies, and training to ensure the organization meets or exceeds all applicable regulatory requirements. The National Manager Safety and Compliance works closely with internal and external resources to identify hazards, reduce incidents, and make sure safety is fully embedded into day-to-day decision making. This role will also be responsible for working with and developing / coaching the safety and compliance team. Reports to the National Director of Safety and Compliance and has direct reports.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead national safety strategies aligned with company goals, regulatory requirements, and operational risk profiles across all locations.
- Ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, state/local requirements) and proactively manage inspection readiness and audit performance.
- Standardize safety programs and procedures across all facilities to drive consistency in training, reporting, and execution.
- Lead incident prevention and reduction efforts, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and tracking of leading/lagging indicators.
- Oversee incident investigations to ensure timely, effective corrective action implementation.
- Develop and manage safety training programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and specialized hazard training.
- Conduct audits and field observations to verify compliance, identify risks, and reinforce accountability at all levels.
- Lead and develop the safety team, including site-level safety champions, with a focus on coaching, talent development and career voyage.
- Drive a strong safety culture, promoting ownership, accountability, and engagement from frontline team members through leadership.
- Manage reporting and analytics, including KPI tracking, trend analysis, and executive-level safety reporting.
- Oversee contractor and third-party safety performance, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Manage emergency preparedness and crisis response planning across all sites.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including behavioral safety programs, risk reduction projects, and technology adoption.
- Manage safety-related budgets and resources to support programs, training, and compliance initiatives.
- Writes, formats, and edits letters and other documents from draft to client-ready stage
- Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the group lead and/or business needs of the operation; must be able to attend charity/networking/customer events after normal business hours
- Expected to maintain a strong field presence, requiring frequent monthly travel (25–50%) to all operating sites to support audits, leadership engagement, training, and continuous improvement efforts. Overnight travel is required depending on facility schedules and priorities.
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Characteristics:
- College degree and related job experience (10 years plus)
- Experience in manufacturing / heavy industrial environment
- Management system experience (ISO 45001, RIOS, etc.)
- Detail oriented, ability to lead a team, provide feedback, follow up and execute /complete open initiatives
- Proactive, self-motivated leader who independently identifies what needs to be done, quickly learns new concepts, and drives work forward without close supervision.
- The Company desires a candidate who has shown a stable job history, dependable attendance practices and whose references can state is a trustworthy individual.
- Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check.
- Able to travel as required (monthly)
Minimum Safety Training Requirements:
- Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)
- US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual
- US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook
- US-SOP-04 Driver Handbook
- US-F11 QEH&S Policy
We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:
Trust Commitment Loyalty Passion Respect Service Performance
USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a drug-free workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Recruiter or a member of our Human Resources team careers@unitedscrap.com to make arrangements. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
United Scrap Metal
National Manager Safety and Compliance
Cicero, Illinois
Added 1d ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
$115k - $130k/yr
10+ yrs exp.
Full Time
Job Description
Position Overview:
The National Manager Safety and Compliance is responsible for leading the overall safety strategy across all company operations, ensuring consistent compliance, risk reduction, and a strong safety culture. This role drives the development and implementation of standardized safety programs, policies, and training to ensure the organization meets or exceeds all applicable regulatory requirements. The National Manager Safety and Compliance works closely with internal and external resources to identify hazards, reduce incidents, and make sure safety is fully embedded into day-to-day decision making. This role will also be responsible for working with and developing / coaching the safety and compliance team. Reports to the National Director of Safety and Compliance and has direct reports.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead national safety strategies aligned with company goals, regulatory requirements, and operational risk profiles across all locations.
- Ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DOT, state/local requirements) and proactively manage inspection readiness and audit performance.
- Standardize safety programs and procedures across all facilities to drive consistency in training, reporting, and execution.
- Lead incident prevention and reduction efforts, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and tracking of leading/lagging indicators.
- Oversee incident investigations to ensure timely, effective corrective action implementation.
- Develop and manage safety training programs, including onboarding, leadership development, and specialized hazard training.
- Conduct audits and field observations to verify compliance, identify risks, and reinforce accountability at all levels.
- Lead and develop the safety team, including site-level safety champions, with a focus on coaching, talent development and career voyage.
- Drive a strong safety culture, promoting ownership, accountability, and engagement from frontline team members through leadership.
- Manage reporting and analytics, including KPI tracking, trend analysis, and executive-level safety reporting.
- Oversee contractor and third-party safety performance, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Manage emergency preparedness and crisis response planning across all sites.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including behavioral safety programs, risk reduction projects, and technology adoption.
- Manage safety-related budgets and resources to support programs, training, and compliance initiatives.
- Writes, formats, and edits letters and other documents from draft to client-ready stage
- Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the group lead and/or business needs of the operation; must be able to attend charity/networking/customer events after normal business hours
- Expected to maintain a strong field presence, requiring frequent monthly travel (25–50%) to all operating sites to support audits, leadership engagement, training, and continuous improvement efforts. Overnight travel is required depending on facility schedules and priorities.
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Characteristics:
- College degree and related job experience (10 years plus)
- Experience in manufacturing / heavy industrial environment
- Management system experience (ISO 45001, RIOS, etc.)
- Detail oriented, ability to lead a team, provide feedback, follow up and execute /complete open initiatives
- Proactive, self-motivated leader who independently identifies what needs to be done, quickly learns new concepts, and drives work forward without close supervision.
- The Company desires a candidate who has shown a stable job history, dependable attendance practices and whose references can state is a trustworthy individual.
- Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check.
- Able to travel as required (monthly)
Minimum Safety Training Requirements:
- Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)
- US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual
- US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook
- US-SOP-04 Driver Handbook
- US-F11 QEH&S Policy
We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:
Trust Commitment Loyalty Passion Respect Service Performance
USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a drug-free workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Recruiter or a member of our Human Resources team careers@unitedscrap.com to make arrangements. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Senior Level Safety Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level safety manager job?
Employers at this level look for professionals who have owned safety programs end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience leading incident investigations, managing compliance across multiple sites, and influencing executive stakeholders gives candidates a clear edge. Certifications like CSP or CSHM strengthen your profile, but employers weigh documented outcomes, such as measurable reductions in incident rates, just as heavily.
Which companies hire senior level safety managers?
Companies hiring senior level safety managers right now include Turner Construction Company, Gallagher, and Haztek Safety Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large industrial operations, construction firms, healthcare systems, and manufacturers where regulatory complexity and workforce scale make experienced safety leadership a operational priority.
Are there remote senior level safety manager jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by industry and scope. About 21% of senior level safety manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid schedules more common than fully remote positions since many roles require periodic site presence for audits, inspections, or incident response across facilities.
What makes a safety manager role senior level?
Senior level safety manager roles are defined by program ownership, not task execution. Professionals at this stage set safety strategy, oversee compliance across complex or multi-site operations, manage teams of safety specialists, and advise leadership on risk exposure. They are accountable for outcomes rather than activities, and they typically mentor mid-level staff while interfacing directly with regulators and senior executives.
Which industries hire the most senior level safety managers?
Senior Level safety manager roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand because their operations involve high-consequence hazards, complex regulatory requirements, and large workforces where experienced safety leadership is critical to both compliance and business continuity.