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Blattner Company

$161K - $234K/yr

The Director Safety develops and executes safety strategies and operations directly related to ... Develops sub-contractor safety management system. WHAT YOU'LL NEED * Bachelor's degree in ...

May Mobility

Director, System Safety

OR · On-site +1

Reporting to the VP, Safety & Validation, the role manages a multi-disciplinary team across systems and programs, test execution, and safety risk and process. The Director partners with the VP on ...

Cec Facilities Llc

Director, Safety

Irving, TX · On-site

Position SummaryThe Safety Director is responsible for oversight of Corporate Safety and Health (S ... Management Systems knowledge, skill and experience - ANSI-Z10, OHSAS 18001, ISO 31000.Significant ...

BeiGene, Inc.

Director, Safety Scientist

The Director, Safety Scientist supports assigned compounds in conjunction with Product Safety Leads ... Advanced knowledge of MedDRA and signal management system * Advanced application capability with ...

Republic Services

Director Safety

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Manages and monitors adherence to safety policies and procedures and relays findings to senior leadership as appropriate. * Acts as Subject Matter Expert to Area Safety Managers to answer questions ...

MTA Headquarters

Senior Director, Safety

New York, NY · On-site

$174K - $188K/yr

Senior Director, Safety SALARY RANGE: $174,653 - $188,000 HAY POINTS: 1312 DEPT/DIV: MTA HQ/ Safety ... Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in quality management and safety management systems.

Olema Oncology

Director, Safety Sciences

Boston, MA · On-site

About the Role >>> Director, Safety Sciences As the Director, Safety Sciences reporting to the ... Lead development and maintenance of Risk Management Plans (RMPs), Risk Evaluation and Mitigation ...

Georgetown Hospital System

The Director coordinates system safety committees, disaster preparedness committees, and associated ... Serve as the designated Emergency Management leader, ensuring preparedness planning and response ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director safety management system in the United States is $119,595.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Safety Management System vs Safety Manager?

AspectDirector Safety Management SystemSafety Manager
CertificationsOSHA, CSP, ASP, ISO 45001OSHA, CSP, ASP
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, policy development, executive collaborationOn-site safety inspections, training, incident investigation
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, industrial sectors, constructionMid-sized companies, manufacturing, construction

The Director Safety Management System typically focuses on developing safety policies, strategic oversight, and ensuring compliance at an organizational level. In contrast, the Safety Manager handles day-to-day safety operations, conducts inspections, and implements safety programs. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope and responsibilities within the safety hierarchy.

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Infographic showing various Director Safety Management System job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,595 per year, or $57.5 per hour.

Safety Management System (SMS) Program Manager

Orange, CA • On-site

Orange County Transportation Authority
1 - 5K employees
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$117K - $139K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Orange County Transportation Authority rating

9.7

Company rating: 9.7 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Description
Safety Management Systems (SMS) Program Manager
Under limited direction, the Safety Management Systems Manager leads the planning, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of OCTA's Safety Management System (SMS) and Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP). Serving as the agency's subject matter expert, this position directs SMS/PTASP regulatory compliance efforts and works across the organization to strengthen safety practices, identify and mitigate risk, and promote a positive safety culture.
This highly visible role partners with employees, management, executive leadership, and regulatory agencies to ensure OCTA's safety programs meet Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and applicable State Safety Oversight requirements.
This is an exempt management position, salary grade 220; Min $117,228.80 - Mid $139,276.80 - Max $161,304.00 per year. The starting salary will be within the established range based on qualifications.
This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.
What You'll Do
  • Serve as OCTA's subject matter expert and lead agency-wide Safety Management System and PTASP efforts
  • Direct the planning, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of SMS programs
  • Provide guidance to departments on implementing and maintaining compliance with FTA SMS requirements
  • Lead SMS committees, meetings, and initiatives focused on PTASP compliance and continuous improvement
  • Develop and oversee hazard identification, safety risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring activities
  • Analyze safety data and trends to identify risks, evaluate mitigation efforts, and support informed decision-making
  • Perform and document audits, assessments, and inspections to evaluate SMS/PTASP implementation and regulatory compliance
  • Identify preventive and corrective actions to address accident hazards, health risks, and other safety concerns
  • Develop and deliver required SMS training and promote consistent understanding of safety responsibilities throughout the organization
  • Ensure compliance with SMS configuration management and document control requirements
  • Communicate SMS performance, risk trends, mitigation activities, compliance status, and emerging issues to employees, management, and executive leadership
  • Apply applicable regulations and industry best practices, including requirements from FTA, CPUC, Cal/OSHA, and Federal OSHA
  • Represent OCTA as the SMS/PTASP subject matter expert in internal and external meetings and program activities
  • Build collaborative relationships across the agency and provide leadership, guidance, and support that promotes a strong and positive safety culture

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of seven years of related program management experience; ten years preferred
  • At least three years of direct experience with a Safety Management System, Quality Management System, or Environmental Management System approach; five years preferred
  • Strong knowledge of safety management principles, hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation, and continuous improvement
  • Experience with regulatory compliance oversight and interpreting safety-related requirements
  • Experience conducting compliance audits, assessments, or inspections
  • Ability to develop and implement preventive and corrective action strategies
  • Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating and presenting safety data, statistics, and trends
  • Experience developing and delivering employee training
  • Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including executive leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, build collaborative relationships, and promote a positive safety culture
  • Experience with FTA, CPUC, Cal/OSHA, Federal OSHA, or similar regulatory requirements is highly desirable
  • A related master's degree is desirable

Why You'll Love It Here
  • Serve as OCTA's subject matter expert for a critical agency-wide safety program
  • Help shape and strengthen the safety culture of a major public transportation organization
  • Lead initiatives that identify risks, improve safety performance, and support continuous improvement
  • Work collaboratively with employees, management, executive leadership, and regulatory partners
  • Use data and analytics to influence safety strategies and organizational decision-making
  • Make a meaningful impact on the safety of OCTA employees, customers, operations, and transportation services throughout Orange County

Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.
Apply now to lead OCTA's Safety Management System and help advance a strong, proactive, and continuously improving safety culture.
OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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