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
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Lead and continuously improve the site’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System in compliance with ISO 45001, corporate standards, and local regulations.
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Develop and execute the annual Occupational Health and Safety Plan.
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Conduct and update risk assessments and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
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Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate safety requirements.
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Lead incident investigations, injury and illness prevention initiatives, and emergency preparedness programs.
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Develop and monitor safety KPIs, analyze trends, and implement improvement strategies.
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Lead internal audits and ensure readiness for external audits.
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Manage the site’s safety budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
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Provide safety training and coaching for employees, contractors, and leaders across the organization.
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Promote a strong safety culture by partnering with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
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Oversee fire prevention, contractor safety, machinery safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and other critical safety programs.
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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
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related technical field.
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Minimum of 7 years of Occupational Health and Safety experience within a manufacturing environment.
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Previous leadership experience managing technical or safety teams.
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Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
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Experience with risk assessments, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, contractor management, fire protection, machinery safety, confined spaces, work at heights, and incident investigations.
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Project management experience.
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Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
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Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken).