EMPLOYEE HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER
About The Position
Longwood Gardens is seeking a full-time Safety Manager to lead organization-wide safety, compliance, and risk management programs. The role partners with leaders across the organization to advance a culture of safety while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and the well-being of employees, guests, volunteers, and contractors. The manager leads the development and execution of the organization’s safety and risk management strategy; oversees safety programs, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action planning; and supports emergency preparedness, business continuity, and organizational resilience. The role also monitors safety metrics, supports departmental planning and resource management, and responds to emergencies and operational needs as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- At least 7 years of progressive experience in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, risk management, or a related field, including leadership experience.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is required.
- Strong knowledge of occupational safety regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management principles.
- Demonstrated success leading safety programs and influencing a culture of safety across an organization.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyze information, make sound decisions, and manage priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business systems.
- Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies as needed.
- Ability to move through a large indoor and outdoor campus environment and work in a variety of environmental conditions.
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, carry, and move equipment or materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of Longwood Gardens’ safety and risk management strategy.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Stay informed about emerging trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in occupational safety and risk management.
- Foster a culture of safety through training, education, employee engagement, and partnership with leadership.
- Oversee safety programs, audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
- Support emergency preparedness, business continuity, and organizational resilience initiatives.
- Build relationships with regulatory agencies, industry organizations, contractors, and vendors to support compliance and operational readiness.
- Monitor safety metrics, identify trends, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Support departmental planning, budgeting, and resource management.
- Respond to emergencies and support organizational operations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
