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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$101K - $152K *

Optimize warehouse operations by directing daily production and order fulfillment, ensuring compliance and efficiency while fostering a positive work culture and supporting human resource processes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $175K *

Champion life safety compliance across facilities, leading a team to ensure adherence to regulations and standards. Collaborate with departments to enhance safety protocols and manage inspections, fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $177K *

Transform EHS programs across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a safety culture. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and drive performanc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining facility safety and efficiency. Oversee preventative maintenance, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while leading a skilled ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading the development and implementation of proactive Environmental, Health, and Safety strategies. Drive compliance, enhance safety culture, and influence best practices ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing EHS initiatives across facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Collaborate with teams to drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Lead environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships. Drive project success through effective planning, cost estimation, and technical...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while overseeing field teams and developing client relationships. Drive project success through effective...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Transform environmental projects by leading remediation efforts, ensuring safety, managing teams, and fostering client relationships while delivering technical support and cost estimates for successfu...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Oversee environmental remediation projects, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and technical sup...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $145K *

Transform maintenance operations by leading a high-performing team to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and compliance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing budgets and fosterin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by managing and coordinating activities within your assigned area. Lead teams, make strategic decisions, and ensure alignment with organizational goals while fostering inn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $90K *

Join our team to support and motivate a dynamic workforce while managing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with various teams to achieve business objectives in a fast-paced environment. Y...

Yesterday

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

$70K - $90K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team to ensure safety, quality, and timely customer deliveries. Collaborate across departments to meet business objectives while fostering a motivated and eng...

3 days ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to mentor and motivate hourly staff while managing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with support teams to achieve business goals in a fast-paced environment. Your lea...

3 days ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Transform your leadership skills by mentoring a dynamic workforce while managing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve business objectives in a fast-paced enviro...

3 days ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic team while managing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate across departments to achieve business goals and ensure exceptional customer delivery in a fast-paced envi...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Shape the future of operations by leading a dynamic team to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery. Drive performance and engage your workforce while collaborating across departments to meet cust...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Manage and mentor a diverse hourly workforce to ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met while fulfilling customer delivery expectations across all operational workflows...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team to ensure safety, quality, and performance in a fast-paced fulfillment environment. Drive operational excellence while meeting customer delivery expectati...

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Elevate your career by mentoring and managing a dynamic workforce while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives in a fast-pac...

2 weeks ago

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

$82K - $90K *

Lead and inspire a team to achieve safety, quality, and performance goals while ensuring timely customer deliveries. Collaborate across departments to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Oversee team performance and safety while driving productivity and quality. Collaborate with support teams to achieve business goals in a dynamic environment. Adapt to flexible schedules and physical...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Lead and inspire your team while managing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with support teams to achieve business goals in a dynamic environment. Flexibility in schedule and physical dem...

3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $90K *

Transform operations by leading a dedicated team to ensure safety, quality, and performance. Drive customer satisfaction through effective management and collaboration across support teams in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

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

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.