Explore Safety Manager Jobs

Safety Managers help organizations protect employees, reduce operational risks, and meet workplace health and safety requirements. Browse vetted Safety Manager opportunities on Ladders, where listings focus on professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Openings may be available across industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, and technology.

What Does a Safety Manager Do?

Safety Managers develop and oversee programs that help prevent injuries, illnesses, and property damage. Typical responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and site inspections, investigating incidents, delivering safety training, maintaining documentation, and advising leaders on safer work practices. They may also monitor regulatory requirements, coordinate audits, and track performance metrics to guide continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in occupational health and safety, hazard identification, incident response, and compliance. Strong candidates communicate clearly, build trust with employees and executives, analyze safety data, and lead practical change across teams. Depending on the role and industry, employers may request a related degree, professional certifications, knowledge of applicable regulations, or experience managing safety programs across multiple locations.

Where Safety Managers Work

Safety Manager roles are found in organizations with complex worksites, equipment, supply chains, or regulated operations. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer: a construction position may emphasize jobsite inspections and contractor coordination, while a manufacturing or energy role may focus on process hazards, emergency readiness, and operational controls.

Find Safety Manager Roles on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Safety Manager job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, location, responsibilities, and qualifications, then tailor your resume to highlight measurable outcomes such as reduced incident rates, successful audits, or improved training completion.

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$75K - $90K *

Optimize sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to drive value across regions. Lead negotiations, manage contracts, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes and maxim...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K *

Transform customer experiences as a key advocate and technical partner, driving onboarding, adoption, and success for Enterprise clients while collaborating across teams to ensure optimal outcomes and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance project financial performance by managing costs, budgets, and risks. Collaborate with construction and project management teams to ensure accurate reporting and proactive de...

Quanah, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead project management efforts for electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution and adherence to safety protocols. Collaborate with teams to meet client objectives while managing b...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Technical Account Manager, partnering with enterprise customers to ensure successful deployment and value realization from innovative solutions, while driving strategic techni...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts effectively, while mainta...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects across diverse technology stacks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes, mentor junior members, and enhance client rela...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $145K *

Elevate senior living operations by leading multiple communities to achieve excellence in resident satisfaction, financial performance, and occupancy growth. Collaborate with teams to implement strate...

Des Moines, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $155K *

Lead operational excellence in material handling equipment services, driving vendor management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance serv...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in material handling. Lead initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, manage vendor performance, and optimize processes within a large-scale supply...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering innovative data products for Trust & Safety, ensuring AI models are trained safely and effectively through advanced reinforcement learning environments and r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $127K *

Unlock potential by driving sales in electrification solutions through effective customer relationships and strategic sales techniques, enhancing market presence and profitability in the Columbus area...

Westerville, OHRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and implement strategies to enhance account growth and customer satisfaction in the Automation Energy Industries Division, leveraging your expertise in industrial automation to achieve profitabil...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $112K *

Join a team that's poised to elevate sales success through leadership, guidance, and strategic collaboration. Drive business growth by enhancing team performance, managing customer relationships, and...

Ontario, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate financial integrity by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across departments. Collaborate with teams to deliver accurate financial reporting and support...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $220K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $145K *

Partner with us to manage Mission Critical Data Center projects, engaging multidisciplinary teams while ensuring client needs are met through effective communication and project leadership in a fast-p...

Detroit, MIRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Engage in comprehensive cost planning and commercial management for diverse projects, leveraging contractor-side expertise to deliver evidence-based advice and robust cost positions throughout the pro...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$119K - $221K *

Drive the global strategy for the mechanical category, optimizing sourcing and supplier relationships while managing procurement planning and execution across teams to enhance supply chain resilience...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $192K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Safety Manager do?question toggle

    A Safety Manager leads workplace health and safety efforts, including identifying hazards, developing prevention programs, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, training employees, and supporting compliance with relevant requirements.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Safety Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by industry and employer. Many roles seek occupational safety experience, knowledge of relevant regulations, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage safety programs. Some employers also require a related degree or professional certifications.

  • Which industries hire Safety Managers?question toggle

    Safety Managers work in industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, and technology. The specific hazards, regulations, and day-to-day responsibilities depend on the workplace.

  • How can I find Safety Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Safety Manager listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each posting for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications.

  • How can I strengthen my application for a Safety Manager role?question toggle

    Highlight relevant industry experience, safety leadership, compliance expertise, and measurable results. Examples include reducing incident rates, improving audit outcomes, strengthening training programs, or expanding safety practices across sites.