Safety Manager

Manager of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) – Whitehall, MI

Job ID: 1825 | Full-Time | Relocation Assistance Available

Our client, a premier international manufacturing leader, is seeking an experienced Manager of Occupational Health and Safety to oversee safety operations at their large-scale production facility in Whitehall, MI.

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in high-volume manufacturing environments and excels at mentoring safety professionals. You will join an EHS team of eight, directly managing two safety specialists, and overseeing OHS programs for a workforce of over 2,000 employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Align corporate OHS goals with local site strategies; lead continuous improvement initiatives for all safety policies.
• Team Management: Direct, develop, and mentor a local team of OHS professionals.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the SME for plant leadership regarding federal, state, and local OHS regulations.
• Compliance & Auditing: Lead OHS audits and inspections, developing and executing robust remediation plans.
• Regulatory Liaison: Build and maintain proactive relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Safety Culture: Drive employee training programs focused on Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) and compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, Chemical Engineering, Business, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of EHS management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Metrics Driven: Proven track record of using leading and lagging KPIs to successfully lower health and safety metrics.
• Leadership: Demonstrated success in managing OHS/EHS staff and fostering a Behavior-Based Safety culture.
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Location: Must reside in or commute to Whitehall, MI (Relocation assistance available).

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS management experience in manufacturing.
• Professional Certification (e.g., CSP, ASP, CIH, GSP, COSS, MSP, or CSD).

Why Apply?

• Stability: Join a major international organization with a strong market presence.
• Impact: Manage safety for a massive 2,000+ employee site.
• Support: Work within a larger EHS department of 8 professionals.
• No Candidate Fees: Our recruiting services are 100% employer-funded.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply directly through our career portal at consentiumsearch.com

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Consentium Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including minority, female, disability, and veteran candidates.