Quality Health & Safety Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Quality Health & Safety Manager based in the United States.

This remote leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced health, safety, and quality professional passionate about building compliant, high-performing operational environments. The role focuses on driving safety excellence, maintaining quality management systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance across complex operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, improve processes, and foster a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement. The position combines hands-on program management with long-term planning, risk mitigation, and organizational leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment while supporting business growth and operational resilience. Travel may be required based on business needs.

• Lead and manage occupational health, safety, and quality management programs across multiple operational environments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA (where applicable), and all relevant federal, state, and local regulations, including state-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain and support ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001 management systems, including certification activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, compliance assessments, and risk evaluations to identify improvement opportunities and mitigate potential hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, deliver, and monitor safety training programs and initiatives to strengthen organizational safety culture.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators, including TRIR, LTIR, near misses, and corrective action completion rates.
• Support emergency preparedness efforts, crisis management planning, and business continuity initiatives.
• Manage regulatory reporting requirements, documentation retention processes, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, safety committees, and stakeholders to promote behavior-based safety programs and continuous improvement strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing occupational safety programs.
• Experience within general industry, warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or related operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, recordkeeping requirements, and occupational safety best practices.
• Expertise in ISO 45001 standards and experience supporting ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Demonstrated experience conducting audits, inspections, incident investigations, and compliance assessments.
• Knowledge of hazard communication, lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding, ergonomics, industrial hygiene principles, PPE requirements, and heat illness prevention.
• Experience leading safety committees and implementing behavior-based safety initiatives.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, budgeting, and program management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a strong client-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and safety management systems, including AI-based tools, Jira, Origami, and AlertMedia.
• Ability to travel as required and work effectively in a remote environment.
• Physical ability to walk large operational facilities, climb stairs or ladders, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, and wear required personal protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISO Internal Auditor certification.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• OSHA 510 and OSHA 511 certifications.
• California OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
• Construction safety certifications.
• Dangerous Goods certifications, including 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.

Benefits:

• Quarterly incentive plan and performance-based rewards.
• Generous paid time off package, including 136 hours (17 days) annually for personal use or sick time.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and professional development.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Employee recognition and rewards initiatives.
• Paid volunteer time to support community involvement and charitable causes.
• Employee discount programs.
• Wellness incentives and opportunities to reduce healthcare contribution costs.
• Flexible remote work environment with opportunities to contribute to strategic, enterprise-wide initiatives.