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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$74K - $99K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety standards across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, fostering a strong safety culture, and driving continuous improvement in safety performa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K *

Optimize domestic logistics operations and lead a team to ensure efficient, compliant transportation from international vendors, driving continuous improvement and cost savings while collaborating acr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $103K *

Take ownership of workplace safety by ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, conducting audits, training employees, and mitigating hazards to foster a culture of safety and protect employee health...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing fire alarm projects, ensuring optimal execution and customer satisfaction through effective communication, technical expertise, and operational oversight from initiation to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $129K *

Drive safety initiatives on a large-scale project, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while fostering a proactive safety culture among field teams. Collaborate to enhance operational...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage cross-functional teams to deliver MCO-I projects, ensuring quality execution from handover through warranty. Lead client engagement, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions while maintai...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing carbon operations by driving MRV strategies, engaging stakeholders, and optimizing wastewater treatment initiatives to ensure effective carbon credit validation and sales...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in carbon operations and wastewater management. You'll lead measurement, reporting, and verification strategies while engaging with stakeholders to enhance projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $85K *

Deliver exceptional safety and security oversight, ensuring a secure environment for students and staff while managing daily operations and compliance with health and safety regulations...

4 days ago

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

$92K - $129K *

Contribute to a proactive safety culture on a large-scale data center project. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, while promoting operational excellence...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in quality management, ensuring product excellence and compliance in a discrete manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee quality teams, and foster c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by overseeing commercial claims, ensuring effective resolutions and client advocacy while collaborating with insurers and clients to drive positive business outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the efficient operation of container ships, ensuring safety and cost control while coordinating with various stakeholders to achieve performance targets and operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $126K *

Optimize facility maintenance and equipment reliability in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Lead CAPEX initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering team development and dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex service projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving financial success. Leverage your expertise in project management and construction to delive...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supervising production operations, guiding teams, and ensuring quality standards are met. Play a key role in optimizing processes, enhancing productivity, and fostering a collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by supervising production teams, ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer demands and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee production operations, ensuring quality and efficiency. Lead supervisors, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement while meeting customer needs and maintaini...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$96K - $125K *

Oversee the product quality strategy and enhance customer satisfaction across operations by coordinating mining, production, and quality analysis. Drive continuous improvement and optimize quality thr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading complex engineering projects in motor control systems. Oversee design, implementation, and project management while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications. Collaborate across divisions to drive project success and maintain high standard...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $170K *

Champion a transformative HSE function, leading strategy, compliance, and culture across multiple sites. Drive safety initiatives, build a dedicated team, and ensure regulatory adherence while fosteri...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Optimize health, safety, and environment practices by coordinating daily HSE activities, leading training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with management to foster a strong safe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Lead the advancement of a world-class safety culture in a complex mining operation. Collaborate with leadership to enhance risk management, drive operational excellence, and ensure compliance while fo...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock efficiency by leading logistics operations, optimizing supply chains, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure timely deliver...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.