Job Title

Safety Manager

Job Description Summary

The HSSE Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and continuously improving all Health, Safety, Security & Environmental programs across industrial and facility services operations. This role supports multiple sites—often complex, high hazard, or manufacturing adjacent environments—and ensures compliance with all company, client, and regulatory requirements. The HSSE Manager provides strategic guidance, develops and deploys programs, and partners closely with operations leadership to embed a strong safety culture into daily workflows. This position plays a critical role in risk reduction, regulatory readiness, incident prevention, and driving operational excellence across C&W Services’ industrial facility services portfolio.

Job Description

Program Leadership & Implementation

• Lead the deployment, execution, and continuous improvement of C&W Services HSSE programs across industrial and facility services accounts.
• Ensure safety practices are embedded in day‑to‑day operations, maintenance activities, and facility workflows.
• Communicate C&W Services’ safety philosophy, expectations, and performance standards to site teams, client stakeholders, and business leaders.
• Develop and maintain HSSE Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safe work practices, industrial equipment, and facility operations.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify potential hazards and loss exposures; conduct risk assessments; recommend and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate inspections by OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulatory agencies; partner with operations leadership to resolve deficiencies.
• Maintain required documentation, permits, logs, environmental records, and compliance files.

Incident Prevention & Response

• Conduct incident investigations, root‑cause analyses, and corrective action tracking for accidents, near misses, and high‑potential events.
• Perform routine site audits, facility walkthroughs, and behavior‑based observations to identify improvement areas.
• Support Workers’ Compensation processes including injury reporting, claims management, return‑to‑work coordination, and communication with internal stakeholders.

Training, Engagement & Culture Building

• Develop, maintain, and update the online safety training platform to ensure alignment with OSHA, industry best practices, and client requirements.
• Deliver training on industrial safety topics including LOTO, machine guarding, confined space, electrical safety, chemical handling, ergonomics, and emergency response.
• Support the development of Emergency Action Plans, facility‑specific procedures, and tenant emergency protocols.

Collaboration & Operational Support

• Collaborate and integrate with the client’s programs.
• Partner with operations, engineering, facility maintenance, project management, and regional HSSE leaders to drive consistent program adoption.
• Participate in third‑party audits, client safety reviews, and internal compliance assessments.
• Represent HSSE in new business pursuits, client meetings, and operational planning discussions.
• Share best practices across multiple accounts and support cross‑functional projects within the broader C&W Services HSSE organization.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between three local Huntsville sites- Corporate travel less <5%

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of HSSE experience in industrial, manufacturing, facility services, or related environments.
• Proven ability to manage safety programs across multiple sites and stakeholders.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulatory requirements in operational environments.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, or equivalent HSSE certification.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR regulations, environmental regulations, and industrial safety practices.
• Demonstrated experience in incident investigation, auditing, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence diverse teams.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving ability.
• Proficiency in safety management systems, digital training platforms, and reporting tools.

Key Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Organization & Time Management
• Initiative & Ownership
• Negotiation & Influence
• Ability to Lead Change Across Multiple Sites

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 62,050.00 - $73,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or emailHRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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