Safety Manager

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Safety Manager Job Description The Safety Manager will oversee safety programs and initiatives across manufacturing and packaging operations, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and improving safety standards. The role involves implementing automatic storage robotics systems and developing behavioral safety engagement programs. The Safety Manager must engage leadership and drive action to enhance safety culture. Responsibilities Lead and implement safety programs across manufacturing sites. Ensure OSHA compliance and oversee machine improvements, including lockout/tagout procedures. Develop and deploy safety engagement programs and leverage cross-functional departments. Manage chemical programs and oversee safety initiatives at a program level. Work collaboratively with department leads and hands-on staff to foster a proactive safety culture. Monitor SHE performance indicators and report regularly on safety metrics. Support the deployment of global/regional SHE strategies, policies, and standards. Conduct safety risk assessments and develop improvement action plans. Ensure training, toolbox meetings, and drills are part of the company's safety program. Work with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environment standards. Support budget alignment and attainment for the SHE department/plant. Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Increase SHE awareness through various communication channels. Participate in internal and external audits, coordinating activities and informing relevant personnel. Control major risks and deploy internal SHE audits and inspection systems. Essential Skills Proven experience in safety management and compliance. 3-4 years of experience in an OSHA-regulated manufacturing environment. Ability to influence and work with cross-functional teams. Proficient in preparing for audits and making necessary adjustments. Experience in SHE departments or with SHE teams. Ability to lead teams and proficient in Excel. Strong communication, observation, and auditing skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Machinery and/or process safety knowledge is preferred. Experience with third-party audits is advantageous. Work Environment The Safety Manager will work primarily on the manufacturing floor, adhering to a rotating 12-hour schedule from 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required to occasionally address off-shift hours for training or incident response. The environment involves working with a variety of manufacturing and packaging equipment, and coordination with an on-site nurse through a third party for health-related compliance. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Jefferson City, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/yr. 401k, health, dental vision etc; see attachment Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Jefferson City,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.