Safety Manager Jobs in South Carolina

Safety Manager jobs in South Carolina concentrate in manufacturing, petrochemical processing, construction, and logistics, with consistent demand from entry-level safety coordinators through senior EHS directors. Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville are the state's busiest hiring markets, anchored by employers like BMW Manufacturing, Michelin North America, and Sonoco Products. The most in-demand specialties are industrial hygiene, process safety management, and construction site safety. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerSymrise
Top cityAiken, SC
Cities hiring19
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Symrise
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
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Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Symrise
Goose Creek, South Carolina
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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City of Columbia, SC
Program Manager (Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement)
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City of Columbia, SC
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Program Manager (Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement)
City of Columbia, SC
Columbia, South Carolina
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$62k - $79k/yr
Bachelor's degree in counseling
2-10

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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
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Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
Aiken, South Carolina
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Project Management
$108k - $176k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Rolls-Royce
Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
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Rolls-Royce
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Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
Rolls-Royce
Aiken, South Carolina
Compliance & Risk
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Project Management
$108k - $176k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Sheakley
Safety Manager
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Safety Manager
Sheakley
Charleston, South Carolina
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
201-500

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Safety Manager Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Aiken
8 jobs
Charleston
6 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Greenville
2 jobs
Cayce
1 job
Greer
1 job
Hodges
1 job
Welcome
1 job
Ridgeway
1 job

Safety Manager Job Market in South Carolina

A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Symrise
Symrise2 open roles
CBRE
CBRE1 open role
H
Hoar1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What South Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across South Carolina.

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized by South Carolina employers
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field
  • OSHA 30-hour certification and working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards
  • Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis in industrial settings
  • Proficiency with safety management systems and regulatory reporting for South Carolina OSHA
  • Strong communication skills for delivering safety training to plant floor and field crews

Safety Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a safety manager in South Carolina?

Start with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a closely related field, then gain field experience in an EHS coordinator or safety specialist role. South Carolina does not issue a state-specific safety manager license, but most employers require or strongly prefer the Certified Safety Professional credential administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Manufacturing and chemical processing employers in the state routinely expect candidates to hold or be actively pursuing CSP certification alongside OSHA credentials.

How much do safety managers make in South Carolina?

Safety managers in South Carolina earn a median of about $88,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,520 for the lowest 10% to over $135,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire safety managers in South Carolina?

Employers hiring safety managers in South Carolina right now include Symrise, CBRE, and Hoar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. South Carolina's deep manufacturing base, including automotive, tire, and chemical producers, generates a steady pipeline of openings across the Upstate, Midlands, and Lowcountry regions.

Which South Carolina cities have the most safety manager jobs?

Aiken, Charleston, and Columbia lead South Carolina for safety manager openings. Charleston's port operations and growing aerospace and defense presence drive hiring in the Lowcountry, Columbia's state government agencies, healthcare systems, and utilities anchor demand in the Midlands, and Greenville's dense concentration of automotive and advanced manufacturing suppliers, including BMW and Michelin operations nearby, makes the Upstate the state's most active market for industrial safety roles.

Are there remote safety manager jobs in South Carolina?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of safety manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role typically is in plant floors, job sites, and warehouses. The portions of the job most likely to be performed remotely are policy writing, regulatory reporting, and corporate EHS program oversight roles at multi-site companies.

How can I get hired as a safety manager in South Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a safety coordinator or EHS technician role, which large South Carolina manufacturers and construction contractors regularly fill with candidates holding an associate or bachelor's degree but limited direct experience. Pursuing your OSHA 30-hour card and enrolling in a CSP examination preparation course signals seriousness to hiring managers. Greenville-area automotive suppliers and Charleston-area logistics operations frequently bring in entry-level candidates who demonstrate familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures, incident reporting, and OSHA recordkeeping basics.

Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in South Carolina?

You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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