Safety Manager – Manufacturing
Jacksonville, FL | Hybrid | $90,000–$100,000 base salary

A fast-growing national manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead its environmental health and safety programs and cultivate a strong culture of safety across multiple operations. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity within a company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

About the Role:

The Safety Manager will design, implement, and manage safety initiatives across all production and distribution sites. Reporting to the EVP of Risk Management & Regulatory, this role will partner with operations, engineering, HR, and compliance teams to ensure that all employees work in a safe, sustainable, and compliant environment.

This is a key strategic position for someone passionate about building and strengthening EH&S systems in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Culture

• Champion workplace safety across all levels of the organization.
• Lead safety committees and employee engagement initiatives.
• Integrate safety values into operations and long-term business planning.

Program Development & Compliance

• Develop and manage comprehensive safety management systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA standards.
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses for new and ongoing operations.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Design and deliver safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Drive proactive safety reporting and accountability.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for engineering and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and industry safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Professional certification (CSP, ASP, CIH, or CHMM) preferred.

Why Join:

• Opportunity to shape and modernize safety programs within a growing organization.
• Collaborative, people-first culture focused on employee well-being.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

Compensation: $90,000–$100,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
Work Environment: Hybrid role based in Jacksonville, FL (onsite presence required several days per week)

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Christian Kincer