Safety Manager | Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Safety Manager
Location : Columbus, OH
Hire Type : Open Ended Contract (Multiple Years)
Compensation : $45-52/hr
Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set : 

• Occupational health and safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and site safety compliance

• Experience implementing safety programs, conducting inspections, and mitigating workplace hazards

• Relevant safety certifications or competent person training in areas such as fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, crane and rigging, or electrical safety

Overview:

A large manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an experienced safety professional to support and strengthen its environmental, health, and safety programs. This individual will help maintain regulatory compliance, promote employee and contractor safety, and drive continuous improvement across facility operations and project activities. The ideal candidate will bring practical industrial safety experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Job Duties: 

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of site safety programs, policies, and procedures.

• Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, hazard awareness, and safety training.

• Monitor compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and established safety standards.

• Coordinate and deliver safety training, including OSHA 30-hour training when applicable.

• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.

• Provide safety guidance for industrial operations and project work involving fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, crane and rigging activities, and electrical hazards.

• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and related compliance initiatives, as applicable.

• Verify that employees and contractors have the required training and qualifications for their assigned work.

• Assist with incident prevention, investigation support, corrective action tracking, and continuous safety improvement.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to address safety concerns and maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications: 

• Education in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Relevant professional experience supporting safety programs in a manufacturing, industrial, or construction setting.

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, hazard identification, risk mitigation, and workplace safety practices.

• Experience conducting safety inspections, coordinating training, and supporting regulatory compliance.

• Ability to communicate safety expectations effectively to employees, contractors, and leadership.

• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) is preferred where relevant to site operations.

• Ability to obtain or maintain applicable competent person qualifications based on job responsibilities and project requirements.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.