Safety Manager Location: Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa RicaOur client, a leading manufacturing company located in Liberia, Costa Rica, is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead the site's Occupational Health and Safety strategy. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional with proven experience in manufacturing environments who is passionate about developing a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and continuously improve the site's Occupational Health and Safety Management System in compliance with ISO 45001, corporate standards, and local regulations.Develop and execute the annual Occupational Health and Safety Plan.Conduct and update risk assessments and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate safety requirements.Lead incident investigations, injury and illness prevention initiatives, and emergency preparedness programs.Develop and monitor safety KPIs, analyze trends, and implement improvement strategies.Lead internal audits and ensure readiness for external audits.Manage the site's safety budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.Provide safety training and coaching for employees, contractors, and leaders across the organization.Promote a strong safety culture by partnering with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.Oversee fire prevention, contractor safety, machinery safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and other critical safety programs.Lead and develop a team of safety professionals.What We're Looking ForA proactive leader with a strong safety mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence all levels of the organization while driving continuous improvement and operational excellenceRequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related technical field.Minimum of 7 years of Occupational Health and Safety experience within a manufacturing environment.Previous leadership experience managing technical or safety teams.Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.Experience with risk assessments, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, contractor management, fire protection, machinery safety, confined spaces, work at heights, and incident investigations.Project management experience.Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
Safety Manager
Location: Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Our client, a leading manufacturing company located in Liberia, Costa Rica, is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead the site's Occupational Health and Safety strategy. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional with proven experience in manufacturing environments who is passionate about developing a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve the site's Occupational Health and Safety Management System in compliance with ISO 45001, corporate standards, and local regulations.
- Develop and execute the annual Occupational Health and Safety Plan.
- Conduct and update risk assessments and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate safety requirements.
- Lead incident investigations, injury and illness prevention initiatives, and emergency preparedness programs.
- Develop and monitor safety KPIs, analyze trends, and implement improvement strategies.
- Lead internal audits and ensure readiness for external audits.
- Manage the site's safety budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Provide safety training and coaching for employees, contractors, and leaders across the organization.
- Promote a strong safety culture by partnering with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Oversee fire prevention, contractor safety, machinery safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and other critical safety programs.
- Lead and develop a team of safety professionals.
What We're Looking For
A proactive leader with a strong safety mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence all levels of the organization while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 7 years of Occupational Health and Safety experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Previous leadership experience managing technical or safety teams.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
- Experience with risk assessments, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, contractor management, fire protection, machinery safety, confined spaces, work at heights, and incident investigations.
- Project management experience.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
