Safety Manager

Safety Plus • Detroit, MI

13d

About The Position

A Safety Manager at Safety Plus Inc. is part of a team responsible for improving client safety performance over time. The role acts as a strategic advisor and operational partner, learning each client’s operational pressures, risk tolerance, and business objectives to develop practical, sustainable safety solutions. The Safety Manager uses Safety Plus operational guidelines to support improved safety cultures and continuous safety enhancements within agreed service boundaries.

The Safety Manager for EdgePro Services works with clients to assess, design, and enhance safety management systems. The position provides client leadership and advisory support, conducts on-site evaluations, oversees safety programs and compliance activities, leads training, analyzes safety data, and coordinates strategic safety initiatives. It also includes client relationship management, program administration, documentation, and retention support across multiple client accounts.

The position combines field-based client support with office-based work and requires regular travel to client sites, approximately 60% of the time. About half of travel may involve overnight stays, depending on client location and project requirements. Client industries include manufacturing, construction, industrial, mining, warehousing, transportation, and energy.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience managing safety programs or departments, or serving in a similar safety leadership role, with demonstrated success in continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and experience applying them in diverse client settings.
• Knowledge of USDOT, MSHA, Industrial Hygiene, and Online Prequalification (Avetta/ISNetworld) requirements, or ability to learn and apply them as needed.
• Data analysis skills, including identifying trends and translating insights into actionable safety improvements.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, including professional report writing, objective and defensible observation language, business review presentations, and clear action items and practical recommendations.
• Professional, clear written communication, including client-facing emails and follow-up correspondence.
• Technology aptitude and ability to learn and use software platforms, safety management systems, CRM/task management tools, and related technologies.
• Disciplined organization, accurate documentation, scheduling, follow-up, and task management across multiple clients and projects.
• Even-tempered and resilient under pressure, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels and foster collaborative relationships.
• Ability to independently assess client questions and operational concerns, identify missing information, ask targeted follow-up questions, and develop practical risk-based recommendations.
• Ability to independently research unfamiliar regulatory, operational, and compliance topics using credible sources and provide timely, accurate, actionable guidance.
• Business and risk awareness, including evaluating client risk tolerance, operational pressures, and organizational maturity to recommend sustainable safety solutions.
• Strong critical thinking and operational awareness, balancing regulatory compliance, practical field application, and client business realities.
• Focus on meaningful risk reduction and sustainable program improvement rather than a check-the-box approach.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with accurate recordkeeping and the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular travel to client sites, approximately 60% of the time; roughly half of travel may require overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant safety, operational, military, industrial, or leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, SMS, CIT, or similar professional certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their needs, operational pressures, and values, and tailor safety strategies accordingly.
• Facilitate regular safety reviews and advisory meetings to discuss goals, update safety plans, and address emerging risks.
• Develop and monitor client-specific performance metrics to track safety progress and identify areas for growth.
• Conduct on-site evaluations, identify hazards, and report findings to client leadership.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of client-specific safety management systems aligned with Safety Plus guidelines and compliance standards.
• Lead training and workshops for client staff and safety teams, transferring knowledge and fostering best practices.
• Analyze trends from safety audits, incident reports, and other data sources to drive corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with clients on structured paths toward elevated safety standards and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic oversight of safety initiatives, aligning client programs with operational objectives and Safety Plus standards.
• Develop compliance schedules and calendars to help clients meet regulatory deadlines and stay ahead of compliance requirements.
• Act as a liaison between Safety Plus and clients, maintaining consistent communication and alignment on safety goals.
• Monitor client health for retention, advocate for client needs, and work within service delivery requirements.
• Perform administrative and program management activities, including compliance reminders, policy and program reviews, meeting follow-up, and maintenance of client documentation.
• Manage assigned client relationships by understanding client environments, priorities, risk profiles, and service needs, and coordinate internal teams to provide timely support.
• Deliver safety reviews, audits, compliance support, and actionable recommendations while managing multiple client accounts and maintaining documentation and follow-up.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Open PTO
• Seven paid company holidays
• Eligibility to participate in the SIMPLE IRA retirement plan after one year of employment
• Target annual bonus opportunity of 10% of base salary, paid quarterly based on GRR performance
• $1,000 monthly car allowance
• Business travel expenses covered through a company gas card and company-paid travel in accordance with company policy and applicable GSA rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level