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SOSi

Safety Manager

Reston, VA

The Safety Manager shall lead quality assurance, quality control, and safety oversight across all program operations. This role ensures SOSi facilities, personnel, equipment, and mission activities ...

Service Electric Company

Safety Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

... Quality, Safety, and Responsibility. Incorporated in 1945, SERVICE ELECTRIC Company now employs ... The Safety Manager partners with regional operation's management as well as field leadership to ...

SOSi

Safety Manager

Reston, VA · On-site +1

The Safety Manager shall lead quality assurance, quality control, and safety oversight across all program operations. This role ensures SOSi facilities, personnel, equipment, and mission activities ...

Indiana University Health

Quality/Safety Intern

Carmel, IN · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

The Patient Safety & Quality team is dedicated to making safety and excellence a top priority, with ... Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Indiana ...

Westrock

Manager I, Safety

Cleveland, OH · On-site

The Quality & Safety Manager is a dual-responsibility role with primary accountability for leading and overseeing all Quality functions within the facility, while also serving as the site's Safety ...

HTH Companies

Safety Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

... quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where ... The Safety Manager will achieve this by conducting training, observation audits, through ...

Stanley Martin Homes

Safety Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Through collaboration, we deliver high-quality infrastructure, homesites, and thriving communities. General Description The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining ...

Sibanye Stillwater

Safety Manager

Columbus, MT · On-site

$142.80K - $158.60K/yr

Safety Manager Location: Columbus Central Services - Columbus, MT Will require travel to East ... Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision.

Lonmin

Safety Manager

Columbus, MT · On-site

Safety Manager Location: Columbus Central Services - Columbus, MT Will require travel to East ... Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision.

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How much do quality safety manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality safety manager in the United States is $86,159.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Quality Safety Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Safety Manager, you need expertise in quality assurance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and typically a background in science, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with quality management systems (like ISO 9001), root cause analysis tools, and relevant safety certifications (such as Six Sigma or OSHA) is commonly required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for driving safety culture and cross-functional collaboration. These skills are essential to ensure product or service quality, maintain regulatory compliance, and minimize risks within an organization.

How does a Quality Safety Manager typically collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance and safety standards are met?

A Quality Safety Manager plays a central role in promoting a culture of safety and quality by working closely with departments such as operations, human resources, and engineering. They regularly coordinate cross-functional meetings to review safety protocols, assess compliance gaps, and develop corrective action plans. Effective communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as the role often involves training staff, conducting audits, and ensuring that everyone understands and follows safety regulations. This collaborative approach helps to proactively identify risks and implement improvements across the organization.

What does a Quality Safety Manager do?

A Quality Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that an organization adheres to quality standards and safety regulations. They develop and implement policies, conduct audits, and provide training to ensure workplace safety and product or service quality. Their role involves identifying potential risks, investigating incidents, and continuously improving processes to minimize hazards and defects. Quality Safety Managers often collaborate with other departments to foster a culture of safety and maintain compliance with relevant laws and industry standards.

What is the difference between Quality Safety Manager vs Safety Coordinator?

AspectQuality Safety ManagerSafety Coordinator
CertificationsOSHA, ISO 45001, NEBOSHOSHA, OSHA-10/30
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, construction, industrial sitesConstruction sites, manufacturing plants, corporate safety programs
Employer & Industry UsageCompanies with integrated quality and safety programsOrganizations focusing on safety compliance and incident prevention

The Quality Safety Manager typically holds certifications like OSHA and ISO 45001, working in environments that require both quality and safety oversight. Safety Coordinators focus on safety compliance, often with OSHA certifications, primarily in construction and industrial settings. While both roles aim to ensure workplace safety, the Quality Safety Manager has a broader scope including quality management, whereas the Safety Coordinator concentrates on safety procedures and incident prevention.

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Infographic showing various Quality Safety Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,159 per year, or $41.4 per hour.
Mgr, Quality & Safety,Dept (L)

Mgr, Quality & Safety,Dept (L)

University of Rochester

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$77.22K - $115.82K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

University Of Rochester rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 178 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 530 rated colleges and universities

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500027 Quality Improvement
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 113
Compensation Range:
$77,216.00 - $115,824.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
The Quality, Safety and Patient Experience Director, in coordination with Orthopaedic leadership, will proactively develop, lead, and drive the execution of Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical Safety strategies with a focus on collaboration and innovation while balancing the Institute's needs with regulatory compliance. This director will maintain overall responsibility for leading quality initiatives, including setting quality goals, and managing and improving all aspects of patient safety, quality, and patient experience across the service line. The Director will support leadership, education, and project management using the Musculoskeletal Service Line's Quality and Performance Improvement Plans to improve quality, support operational clinical initiatives, promote innovation, and identify/develop best practices for clinical excellence, service excellence, and patient safety. The Musculoskeletal Service Line encompasses the clinical activities of several departments at SMH, HH, FF Th, FLH, NMH, JMH, and SJM.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Quality:
  • Collaborates with the institute's senior leadership team on strategic initiatives and performance improvement goals
  • Ensures Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Service Line objectives are aligned across the service line, and the institute is achieving quality objectives
  • Utilizes, integrates, and interprets data (e.g. PROMIS, NSQIP, Vizient, etc.) to assist the Musculoskeletal Service Line in its improvement efforts, promotes optimal patient outcomes, optimizes reputation, increases quality of care, and reduces reputational risk while reducing disparities in care
  • Continuously evaluates work process and design; understands the role in ensuring quality/performance improvement, productivity, and service delivery to meet the institute's stakeholder needs
  • Participates in and coordinates quality reviews to both drive safety and outcomes, and for regulatory compliance
  • Collaborates with system-wide (SMH, HH, FF TH, FLH, NMH, JMH, SJM) quality and safety leaders to identify and fulfill data requirements. Develops and maintains system-level dashboards by integrating data from multiple sources, including CMS and Vizient, ensuring comprehensive and actionable insights.
  • Partners with data programmers and IT teams to design and sustain accurate data pulls, verifying the appropriateness of variables and calculations used. Establishes and promotes the use of standardized "Blue-Ribbon" variables and measures to ensure consistency and reliability in report development.
  • Actively engages hospital and system leaders in data review processes during relevant meetings to drive informed decision-making.
  • Coordinates the development of ad hoc reports by working closely with clinical and operational leaders to understand specific data needs and address any limitations stemming from data collection methods or workflow constraints. Ensures that report results are complete, accurate, and easily interpretable. Designs clear and effective visualizations to facilitate accurate data interpretation and actionable insights.
  • Act as liaison between department faculty and OCMC and Risk Management.
  • Manages registry measure validation and quality testing, collaborating with IT, Registry, and Quality staff to implement validation requirements.
  • Provides education to providers, staff, and trainees in quality science and process improvement techniques, and encourages stakeholder engagement
  • Participates in and facilitates the Quality Coordinating Council, Perioperative Quality Council, Orthopaedics Quality Committee, and any associated divisional quality meetings, programs, and initiatives.

Patient Safety:
  • Actively contributes to and works toward institute-wide improvement in meeting strategic measures, patient safety, and service excellence goals
  • Deploys established methodology (e.g. RCA, FMEA, lean, gap analysis) to analyze and improve safety and optimize clinical workflows aligning operational efficiency and quality. Monitor similar analyses across the regional service line.
  • Work collaboratively with Patient Family services on grievances that are received from an Orthopaedic patient who received care while either in the clinic and/or under care in the OR.

Patient Experience:
  • Lead efforts to drive meaningful improvements in patient experience by collaborating with leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement strategic initiatives. Provide oversight and direction for the Patient Experience program, including efforts to enhance patient satisfaction, address complaints, and resolve grievances effectively.
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of internal and external customer satisfaction metrics and performance analytics to monitor trends, identify areas for improvement, and develop actionable plans to enhance outcomes.
  • Support URMC hospital programs by designing and analyzing dashboards, generating detailed reports, and recommending strategies to improve reporting accuracy and quality performance metrics.
  • Oversee responses to third-party payer inquiries related to patient concerns, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
  • Partner with the URMC Patient Experience Office to develop and facilitate the Patient and Family Advisory Council, fostering collaboration and engagement to improve patient-centered care initiatives.
  • Participate in inpatient unit quality rounds.

Compliance:
  • Lead efforts to monitor, evaluate, and enhance clinical protocols, practices, and management guidelines. Conduct audits, case reviews, and trend analyses to ensure compliance with quality indicators and drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop and implement procedures to maintain required certifications and verification standards, ensuring adherence to regulatory criteria and national benchmarks.
  • Oversee the design and maintenance of specialty registries, ensuring data integrity and accuracy for performance improvement, reporting, and research purposes.
  • Facilitate communication and cooperation among healthcare disciplines, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Build positive relationships with physicians, referring hospitals, and community partners.
  • Coordinate and deliver training programs for healthcare providers, including onboarding, specialty service meetings, and educational courses to support certification and improve care standards.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining business plans, including benchmarking analysis, budget objectives, and long-term strategic goals to support program growth and sustainability.
  • Assist department leadership in the design, administration, and monitoring of yearly MCIC initiatives.

Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent graduate training or experience in a specialty suited to the assignment required.
  • 8 years relevant work experience including substantial work at a managerial level, preferably in a healthcare setting; equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Experience with quality assurance and quality improvement processes is an advantage required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Experience with Joint Commission, CMS and NYSDOH continuous survey readiness preferred
  • Experience with quality initiatives in clinical settings required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality management role preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • LEAN preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or Certified Professional In-Patient Safety (CPPS) desired

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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