Safety Program Manager - Contract

Safety Program Manager (Corporate EHS) Contract/Temp ONLY

• Downtown Houston, TX (On-site)
• Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Contract role – ASAP start through end of April
• $52–$62/hour (DOE)
• Validated parking provided

Looking to interview and start as soon as possible!To qualify for this TEMP role, you will need to meet the MUST-HAVE qualifications listed below in the job details. About the RoleWe are seeking a Corporate Safety Program Manager to support enterprise-wide EHS initiatives during a temporary leave coverage. This role operates at the corporate/parent-company level, focusing on standardizing, refining, and coordinating safety programs across multiple manufacturing and industrial sites.This is an in-office, program-driven role ideal for a safety professional who excels in policy development, compliance, training, and cross-functional coordination, rather than hands-on site execution. All programs are developed collaboratively and implemented through a formal approval process.What You’ll Do

• Develop, revise, and standardize corporate safety policies and procedures for enterprise-wide use
• Rework and complete partially developed safety programs to align with regulatory and operational requirements
• Manage a corporate safety and communications calendar, delivering content across business units
• Build and support a company-wide ergonomics program in partnership with third-party providers and internal medical teams
• Analyze safety performance data, audit results, and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Support and participate in internal EHS audits and inspections
• Develop and coordinate safety training programs for employees, contractors, and onsite partners
• Monitor regulatory changes (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and industry best practices to support program alignment
• Collaborate with leadership, operations, HR, legal, and risk management teams
• Assist with coordination of programs such as machine guarding, combustible dust, and industrial hygiene

Who This Role Is Best ForThis role is well suited for corporate EHS professionals who:

• Enjoy program ownership and documentation
• Are comfortable working through approvals rather than making site-level decisions
• Prefer policy, training, and standards over day-to-day site enforcement
• Thrive in structured, multi-site environments

MUST – HAVE Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in occupational health and safety within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience developing, revising, and implementing safety programs
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Excellent written communication skills (policies, procedures, training materials)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Comfortable working in a corporate, approval-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety data systems

NICE-to-HAVE Qualifications

• Safety Engineering background or coursework
• Experience supporting multi-site or enterprise-level EHS programs
• Prior exposure to ergonomics programs, industrial hygiene, or machine guarding initiatives
• Experience partnering with third-party vendors or medical providers
• Corporate audit or internal compliance program experience

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