Job Description

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).