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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$120K *

Lead and mentor a Nuclear Safety Engineering team, ensuring project compliance with safety regulations, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration across disciplines and enhancing technical...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of naval R&D by managing documentation and configuration processes, ensuring quality control, and supporting critical operations for submarine and surface ship weapon systems testing...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to identifying and mitigating marine risks. You'll develop strategies to enhance safety and efficiency in marine operations while fostering key industry relationships and...

Georgia, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing claims management by leveraging technology and analytics. Oversee a high-performing team, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance across multiple lines of busin...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $222K *

Deliver impactful leadership by managing multi-discipline nuclear projects, ensuring alignment across teams, and guiding successful execution from design to closeout while maintaining client relations...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $164K *

Lead our cybersecurity and governance initiatives, enhancing security operations and risk management while driving compliance with CMMC 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001 standards. Collaborate across teams to imp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Support payroll and benefits operations for a remote workforce, ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing. Collaborate with HR and Finance to enhance employee experience and streamline processes...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $225K *

Champion risk management strategies for a large-scale industrial project, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring informed decision-making and project succe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine solutions engineering by leading a team focused on enhancing operational efficiency across OmniChannel Retail and Ecommerce. Drive effective implementation strategies and continuous improvem...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing daily functions, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage projects and maintain high-quality standa...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize operations in high-volume e-commerce fulfillment centers by leading teams, validating system capabilities, and establishing efficient workflows to drive scalable and successful launch initiat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional customer service by managing a dedicated service team. Drive operational excellence, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while overseeing performance and financial managem...

Sacramento, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing warehouse efficiency, order fulfillment, and inventory management. Empower and develop your team while ensuring compliance with safety standards and operatio...

Oklahoma, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operator training across multiple divisions. Lead initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with regional leaders t...

Portland, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust quality control program, managing a team to enhance operational processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across lending operations while leveraging autom...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $134K *

Optimize project delivery by managing energy efficiency construction initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality control, and budget adherence, while fostering strong client relationships and overseeing...

Indiana, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$186K - $233K *

Lead and enhance security operations by managing incident detection and response. Build a high-performing team, optimize security technologies, and ensure rapid threat remediation across multi-tenant...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Optimize document control processes by leading the Information Branch, ensuring accurate and accessible records management for a major industrial program while coordinating with various stakeholders a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex initiatives that drive strategic improvements and enhance operational efficiency across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing packaging projects that enhance customer savings and optimize supply chains. Collaborate with sales teams to drive new opportunities while ensuring quality and cost object...

Illinois, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $181K *

Shape the future of training by leading curriculum development and event execution. Collaborate with instructors and management to ensure high-quality training programs that meet project goals and enh...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$103K - $173K *

Lead project management initiatives to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction. Oversee project execution, manage resources, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while servin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform field operations into effective learning solutions by bridging instructional design and hands-on training. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify performance gaps and develop competency-b...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $165K *

Drive the development and continuous improvement of a unified Quality Management System across global manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance, scalability, and alignment with ISO standards while coll...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $203K *

Join the charge in shaping technical solutions by transforming stakeholder needs into actionable requirements, fostering collaboration within teams, and ensuring project success throughout the product...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.