Health And Safety Manager

Health, Safety & Facilities Manager | World of Books | Montgomery, Illinois

We're the world's largest seller of pre-loved books — a certified B Corp on a mission to become the Planet's Bookstore. With over $200M in global revenue, 1,000+ people across the UK, US, and Hungary, and a 500,000 sq ft distribution center in Montgomery, Illinois at the heart of our US operations, safety and facilities aren't just a compliance function here — they're central to how we operate and how we look after our people.

We're looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Facilities Manager to own our site-level HSE and facilities programme at Montgomery — setting the standard, building the culture, and keeping our people safe every single day.

Reporting to the US Operations Director, you'll have full ownership of health, safety, and facilities across our Montgomery site. That means leading OSHA compliance, driving a proactive safety culture, chairing the site Safety Committee, managing our facilities contractors and service partners, and overseeing everything from preventative maintenance to minor fit-out projects.

This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role — visible, cross-functional, and genuinely important to the 300+ people who work on site every day.

• Own and implement the site's Health & Safety Management System in line with OSHA and company standards
• Lead safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action plans
• Embed a 'Safety First' culture across the site through training, communications, and day-to-day leadership
• Chair the monthly Safety Committee and provide performance reporting to the Group COO
• Manage all facilities operations — HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems, and planned maintenance schedules
• Lead vendor and contractor relationships across janitorial, waste, pest control, and maintenance services
• Manage the relationship with our property management company and landlord representatives
• Lead minor construction and refurbishment projects with minimal disruption to live operations
• Develop and manage the annual safety and facilities budget
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles where applicable

• 5+ years' experience in a Health, Safety & Facilities role within distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or warehousing
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices
• Proven experience managing large-scale facilities — 150,000 sq ft or more preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, contractors, and service partners
• Degree or certification in Occupational Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or a related field (preferred)
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Exposure to Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma environments is a plus
• Spanish language skills are welcome but not essential

Every book we sell is one rescued from landfill. We're a business with genuine purpose — carbon neutral, B Corp certified since 2019, and committed to Net Zero by 2050. Our Montgomery site is a key part of an ambitious US growth story, and this role sits right at the centre of it.

You’ll have real ownership, a collaborative team around you, and the chance to build something that lasts — a safety programme and facilities operation that genuinely reflects our values.

World of Books is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.