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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety across all locations by leading a group of EHS Specialists. Drive strategic initiatives, manage training programs, and foster a culture of safety while...

3 days ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Join us to lead and enhance occupational health and industrial hygiene programs across multiple projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, develop strategies, and protect employees from he...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead occupational health and industrial hygiene initiatives across multiple projects. Utilize your expertise to ensure compliance, develop strategic programs, and enhance workpl...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Join us to lead and enhance our occupational health and industrial hygiene programs, ensuring safety and compliance across all construction phases. Collaborate with teams to mitigate health risks and...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in workplace safety and risk management, ensuring compliance and minimizing liabilities across operations. Drive initiatives that protect employees and assets while fostering a culture...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate workplace safety by leading policy development, training, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with management to enhance safety culture, conduct audits, and manage claims, ensuring a proac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion safety and loss prevention initiatives across multi-site operations, ensuring compliance and risk reduction. Drive a proactive culture while managing audits, investigations, and security meas...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring a safe and compliant work environment by managing EHS strategies, policies, and training initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to promote continuous i...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $125K *

Elevate safety standards in commercial construction by ensuring OSHA compliance, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety. Lead daily meetings and oversee subcontractors to guarantee every...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $158K *

Drive enterprise-wide safety initiatives by managing programs, training, and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance safety management systems and data solutions, ensuring effective exec...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Lead the charge in coordinating enterprise-wide safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective training programs while collaborating across departments to enhance safety management systems and...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise-wide safety initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving data-driven solutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance safety programs and foster a cultur...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Drive enterprise-wide safety initiatives by managing programs, training, and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance safety management systems and data solutions, ensuring effective impl...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Elevate safety initiatives by managing enterprise-wide programs, ensuring compliance, and developing data solutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance safety culture and drive performance metr...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Drive enterprise-wide safety initiatives by coordinating training, compliance, and data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety programs and ensure effective implementati...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Champion enterprise-wide safety initiatives by coordinating training, compliance, and data management. Collaborate across departments to enhance safety programs and ensure effective implementation of...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Manage enterprise-wide safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective training. Collaborate across departments to enhance safety programs and data management, driving continuous improvement and...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Lead the charge in enterprise-wide safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective training. Collaborate across departments to enhance safety management systems and drive data-driven decision-ma...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Champion safety excellence by leading enterprise-wide initiatives, enhancing training, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across departments to drive impactful safety programs and data-driven soluti...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $158K *

Transform safety initiatives by managing enterprise-wide programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance organizational safety culture and performance metrics...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Empower safety excellence by leading the Safety & Health team, driving risk reduction, and implementing innovative strategies to enhance organizational performance and compliance in a dynamic manufact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $183K *

Pioneer safety-critical initiatives in autonomous systems, ensuring rigorous execution of safety, validation, and operational readiness across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Transform the safety landscape by guiding teams in compliance and health regulations. Conduct audits, lead investigations, and foster a safety-first culture to ensure a secure work environment across...

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

$100K - $125K *

Empower a culture of safety across multiple manufacturing sites by leading assessments, training, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety programs and drive operational ex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading daily production activities, optimizing resources, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic aerospace environment. Drive team development and continuous improvem...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.