Safety Professional

Manpower•Cape Girardeau, MO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Professional is responsible for building, leading, and managing the on-site safety program to prevent workplace injuries and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. This role partners with the onsite manager, on site supervisors, associates, and client leadership to build a culture of safety through training, auditing, incident investigation, and continuous process improvement. Acting as a trusted advisor and liaison, the Safety Professional drives effective safety practices, supports injury management and return-to-work processes, and ensures a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. The Safety Leader drives organizational impact and operational excellence by leading in four key areas: Risk Reduction & Incident Prevention, Operational Enablement, Stakeholder Partnership, and Workforce Development & Well-Being. By building a proactive, safety-first culture, leveraging data-driven insights, and ensuring practical, scalable safety programs, this role protects people, strengthens operations, and delivers measurable results for both Manpower and the client while enhancing employee experience and building trusted partnerships.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Warehousing, Production, and/or Manufacturing Environments experience
Digital Literacy desktop (MS Suite, SharePoint, Outlook, Workforce Management Systems) applications
OSHA30 Certification (Must Obtain, company will provide access to class)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (Safety)
Previous experience in Safety focus roles in staffing/workforce industry
Prior Supervisory or Team Lead experience

Responsibilities

Address any safety concerns with talent, ensuring a feedback loop that promotes safety and operational excellence.
Review any safety incidents or near-misses that occurred during the day, documenting them and collaborating with the On-Site Manager/ Supervisors and Client to address any hazards.
Ensure full compliance with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements, including maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting regulatory inspections.
Oversee day-to-day execution of safety programs by conducting audits, monitoring compliance, addressing gaps, and partnering with operations to reinforce safe work practices.
Develop, implement, and continuously enhance site-specific safety programs based on facility operations, equipment, machinery, and identified workplace hazards.
Regularly review and update safety policies, procedures, and training materials, particularly following safety incidents, infractions, near misses, or operational changes to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance.
Conduct routine warehouse floor observations to assess associate adherence to safe work practices, provide real-time coaching and feedback, identify at-risk behaviors, and promote a proactive culture of safety and accountability.
Lead and deliver comprehensive new hire safety orientations and hands-on training, ensuring associates understand critical policies, safe work practices, and site-specific hazards before starting work.
Partner with supervisors/ On Site Manager to align training with job requirements, track and verify effectiveness through assessments and observation, and continuously enhance programs using feedback, data insights, and incident learnings while maintaining accurate compliance records.
Communicate with a variety of individuals, stakeholders, peers, and associates daily, demonstrating strong communication skills, effectively conveying information both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Build trust through clear, concise messaging and active listening, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
Serve as the designated site leadership representative in the absence of the Site Manager, ensuring continuity of operations, safety oversight, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
Provide guidance to site personnel, address operational concerns, and escalate critical issues as appropriate to support uninterrupted business operations.