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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$90K - $105K *

Manage and elevate safety and compliance initiatives across agricultural operations, ensuring regulatory adherence and employee well-being while leading teams in training, onboarding, and injury claim...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $144K *

Transform facility operations by leading maintenance teams, ensuring equipment reliability, and managing vendor contracts. Drive safety and efficiency while overseeing preventive maintenance and compl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $134K *

Support and enhance Safety programs by evaluating risk and compliance measures while leading initiatives for health and safety management across the organization. Drive a culture of safety, ensuring t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $172K *

Drive a safety-first culture while leading maintenance operations, enhancing team performance, and ensuring plant reliability. Guide strategic initiatives for operational excellence in a dynamic manuf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $118K *

Manage maintenance operations for an Automated Baggage Handling System, leading a team to ensure efficiency and safety while driving continuous improvement and aligning with customer expectations and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Champion safety excellence by leading Environmental Health & Safety initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements to minimize risks and enhance workplace safety for all employees and visi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion construction excellence by managing fire protection projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and compliance with safety standards while leading diverse teams and fostering clie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety and compliance across multiple branches. In this hands-on role, you'll collaborate with leadership to identify risks, implement solutions, and foster a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing workplace safety and risk management. This role involves analyzing data, conducting audits, and developing training programs to ensure compliance and mitigate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive safety excellence by leading HSE initiatives across multiple sites, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to foster a safe work environment and...

2 weeks ago

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

$86K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while evaluating risks and training staff to maintain a safe enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive the infrastructure operations function, ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-effective cloud services. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee modernization efforts while maintaining...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $135K *

Elevate safety standards by ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of safety on-site. Collaborate with teams to create an injury-free environment while conducting audits and trai...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $135K *

Engage as a Field Safety Professional, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a culture of safety on-site. Collaborate with teams to promote best practices and maintain an injury-fr...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $135K *

Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering an injury-free work environment. Collaborate with teams to conduct safety audits, training, and interventions, while...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $135K *

Drive a culture of safety on-site by ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting best practices. Collaborate with teams to create an injury-free environment while conducting audits, training, a...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $135K *

Deliver comprehensive safety oversight on construction sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to identify hazards, conduct training, and...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform safety culture by leading compliance initiatives, training, and audits. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety protocols, manage incidents, and ensure regulatory adherence across multiple...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Help us enhance safety across multiple projects by overseeing our corporate safety program, conducting inspections, and providing training to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety in the c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Champion safety excellence across multiple projects by overseeing regional safety programs, conducting inspections, and delivering training to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety within...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $100K *

Manage health, safety, and environmental compliance initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities to foster a safe culture. Connect with employees to identify risks and lead continuous improvem...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion the daily operations of a maintenance team, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction across multiple communities while managing budgets, projects, and compliance with safety reg...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $204K *

Optimize environmental health and safety initiatives by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving strategic EH&S programs to enhance workplace safety and operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead and enhance EHS programs, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability. Collaborate with site leaders and teams to drive performance and innovative solution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $151K *

Support safe and compliant EH&S programs as the site leader, ensuring that all environmental, health, and safety standards are met during critical phases of GMP vaccine drug substance manufacturing op...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.