Corporate Safety Manager

Corporate Safety Manager – Multi-Site ManufacturingLocation: Jonesboro, GASalary: $100,000–$135,000 + 20% performance bonusSchedule: Full-time | 25–50% travel required between 4 facilitiesAbout the RoleThis is a newly created corporate safety position built to support a fast-growing, PE-backed food manufacturer expanding its footprint across the U.S.With four facilities and more growth on the horizon, the company is centralizing its safety function for the first time and needs a sharp, driven safety professional to build it from the ground up.You'll report directly to the COO, have high visibility across the organization, and be the architect of a safety culture that scales with the business.This isn't a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo.It's a chance to develop something from scratch.If you want to leave a mark on a company that's moving fast and investing in its people and infrastructure, this is the right move.Why This Role Stands Out$100,000–$135,000 base + 20% performance bonus tied to company resultsRelocation assistance available for the right candidateHigh-visibility role reporting directly to senior leadershipOpportunity to build and centralize a safety program across a growing organizationFour-plant scope with travel — real variety and real impactPE-backed company with resources, momentum, and a long-term growth planWhat You'll Be DoingDevelop and implement a centralized safety program across four food manufacturing facilitiesSpend consistent time on plant floors driving engagement and accountabilityLead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-throughManage the workers’ compensation program including return-to-work and claims trackingConduct and coordinate safety training, audits, and inspections across all sitesOversee OSHA compliance including LOTO, confined space, machine guarding, and egressTrack and report safety and environmental metrics to senior leadershipAdminister near-miss reporting and drive closure on all corrective actionsManage PPE programs and ensure consistent availability and use across locationsSupport environmental compliance responsibilities as part of the broader EHS scopeWhat You BringBS/BA is required, ideally in safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline preferred3-5+ years of direct EHS or safety experience in a food manufacturing environment is required (not construction)Multi-site experience is preferredBilingual in English and Spanish is requiredSolid working knowledge of OSHA compliance in a manufacturing settingExperience building or overhauling safety programs from the ground upBackground in workers’ compensation management with a track record of reducing claimsStable work history, this role is for someone ready to plant roots and build somethingAble to travel up to 50%; travel to CA, IL, and NJProficiency in MS Office and ERP is a plusCSP or CIH certification is a plusReady to Take It On?If you're a safety professional in manufacturing who leads from the floor, knows how to build programs that stick, and wants a high-visibility role inside a company on the rise — send your resume and let's connect.