Safety Manager

Job title: Safety Manager

Location: San Antonio, TX

Industry: Nonprofit

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $80,000–$85,000

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM, Fully Onsite

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

About Our Client

Addison Group is partnering with our client, an established nonprofit organization, to identify a Safety Manager who will help oversee workplace safety initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization. This organization is seeking a proactive leader who can develop effective safety procedures, collaborate with leadership, and help ensure a safe environment for employees and the communities they serve.

Job Description

The Safety Manager will be responsible for managing workplace health and safety programs, evaluating potential risks, and ensuring organizational practices align with applicable regulations and industry standards. This individual will work closely with leadership, employees, and internal departments to identify hazards, investigate incidents, implement corrective measures, and provide ongoing safety education. The ideal candidate combines strong regulatory knowledge with leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs that support a safe working environment.
• Evaluate workplace conditions and operational activities to identify hazards and recommend appropriate risk-reduction measures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to assess compliance and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Oversee the investigation of workplace accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents, documenting findings and coordinating corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable safety regulations, and internal organizational standards.
• Lead employee safety training, orientation sessions, and ongoing awareness initiatives.
• Partner with department leaders to communicate safety expectations and ensure consistent implementation of established procedures.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection records, incident reports, training logs, and compliance files.
• Analyze incident trends and safety performance data to identify recurring concerns and develop preventative strategies.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness procedures, evacuation plans, drills, and response protocols.
• Manage corrective action plans and follow up with responsible parties to confirm identified issues are resolved.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding safe work practices, hazard reporting, and incident prevention.
• Support workers' compensation documentation and collaborate with relevant parties on workplace injury follow-up.
• Stay informed about regulatory updates and recommend changes to safety programs as needed.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement by encouraging employees to actively participate in workplace safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in occupational safety, environmental health and safety (EHS), safety management, or a related field.
• Previous experience overseeing safety programs, conducting inspections, and managing incident investigations.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace health and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop safety procedures, coordinate training, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience maintaining compliance documentation, preparing reports, and tracking safety performance metrics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence safe behaviors across multiple departments.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including identifying risks and recommending practical solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive incident information and employee documentation with discretion.
• Experience in a nonprofit, community services, healthcare, education, or similarly regulated environment is preferred.
• Relevant safety certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or OSHA training credentials, are preferred.

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