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.