Regional Safety Manager - Chicago

Position Summary

The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for owning and growing a portfolio of client accounts while delivering high-impact safety consulting services. This role operates with a high level of autonomy, ensuring exceptional client outcomes while driving business growth within their region.

The Regional Safety Manager is accountable for client retention, service expansion, and new business development, serving as a strategic partner to clients and a key contributor to the company’s overall growth.

---

• Own the performance, quality, and outcomes of all assigned client accounts
• Deliver high-level safety consulting services, including audits, training, and incident response
• Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery aligned with company standards

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for key clients
• Build long-term, trust-based partnerships
• Proactively address client needs, risks, and opportunities

• Drive growth within existing accounts through expanded services
• Generate new business through relationships, referrals, and industry engagement
• Execute regional growth strategies and contribute to overall company revenue goals

• Operate independently in managing priorities, clients, and workload
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the region
• Provide insight and feedback to leadership to improve services and strategy

---

• Demonstrates readiness for expanded leadership responsibilities within the organization
• Fully owns client outcomes, retention, and satisfaction
• Consistently grows revenue within assigned accounts and contributes to new business
• Demonstrates strong business judgment and operates with minimal oversight
• Builds long-term client partnerships that drive sustained growth
• Maintains high standards for safety excellence and compliance
• Models and reinforces a culture of accountability and proactive safety leadership

---

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in safety leadership or consulting
• Proven experience leading complex safety programs across multiple industries or environments
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and safety best practices
• Deep expertise in OSHA regulations and industry-specific safety requirements
• OSHA 500/501 certification preferred
• MSHA certification preferred
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with standard business software tools

---

• Business Acumen and Growth Mindset
• Client Relationship Management
• Strategic Thinking and Execution
• Communication and Influence
• Accountability and Ownership
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Independence and Self-Leadership

---

• Ability to visit and navigate active job sites, including walking, standing, and climbing as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

---

This position operates in a hybrid environment and will require regular travel to client sites. Work will involve exposure to industrial, construction, and healthcare environments.

---

This role plays a key role in advancing a culture of compliance by owning client outcomes and driving consistent, high-impact safety practices across all engagements. The Regional Safety Manager reinforces safety culture through strong client partnerships, proactive leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement and accountability.

---

At National Safety Consulting, we believe that a strong culture of compliance is the foundation of a high-performing organization. We are committed to integrity, accountability, and proactive leadership in every aspect of our work. Our team members are expected to lead by example, prioritize safety, and continuously seek opportunities to improve outcomes for our clients and each other.

---

National Safety Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.