Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Bilingual Safety Manager (English/Spanish)

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Chicago, IL & McCook, IL

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $75,000 – $85,000 annually, depending on experience

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 100% Onsite, with time split between two locations

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is an established and growing organization within the manufacturing industry. With a longstanding reputation in its industry, the company offers a collaborative work environment, a stable business foundation, and opportunities to contribute to a growing team.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Bilingual Safety Manager to lead environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives across two manufacturing locations in the Chicago area. This newly created position will be responsible for establishing and improving safety procedures, maintaining regulatory compliance, investigating workplace incidents, and promoting a proactive safety culture.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing safety background, hands-on experience with OSHA regulations, and the ability to partner with employees and leadership to create a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and enhance workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures across manufacturing operations.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable safety regulations, and internal workplace standards.
• Perform routine facility walkthroughs, safety inspections, and risk evaluations to identify potential hazards.
• Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents, determine contributing factors, and implement preventive measures.
• Develop corrective-action plans to address safety concerns and reduce workplace risks.
• Maintain organized safety documentation, incident reports, compliance records, and regulatory materials.
• Track safety performance indicators and communicate trends, findings, and recommendations to leadership.
• Create and facilitate safety training programs covering equipment operation, personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout, hazard communication, emergency procedures, and other relevant topics.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, evacuation protocols, and workplace preparedness initiatives.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and HR teams to incorporate safety practices into daily operations.
• Assess manufacturing equipment, production processes, and workplace conditions to identify opportunities for risk reduction.
• Oversee PPE requirements and reinforce proper equipment usage and safety expectations.
• Support workers' compensation reporting, injury documentation, and return-to-work coordination.
• Provide safety guidance to contractors, visitors, and employees to ensure compliance with facility requirements.
• Encourage employee participation in safety initiatives and promote accountability across all departments.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive safety or EHS experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards, workplace safety regulations, and manufacturing safety procedures.
• Proven experience managing workplace incident investigations, safety assessments, facility audits, and corrective-action initiatives.
• Experience creating and delivering safety training programs for employees at various levels.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with production employees, management, and executive leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and EHS or safety management software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting OSHA inspections or working directly with regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement practices.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation procedures and industrial hygiene programs.
• Previous experience overseeing safety programs across multiple facilities, shifts, or production teams.

Additional Details:

• Work Location: Position requires onsite presence at facilities in Chicago and McCook, IL, with time generally divided equally between locations. Flexibility is required to respond to safety incidents and operational needs at either facility.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Employment Type: Permanent, direct-hire opportunity.

Perks:

• Newly created position with the opportunity to build and influence safety programs.
• Join an established manufacturing organization experiencing continued growth.
• High-visibility role with regular interaction across operations and leadership.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on employee well-being and workplace safety.
• Potential discretionary holiday bonus based on tenure and company guidelines.
• Long-term career opportunity with ownership of safety initiatives across multiple facilities.