# Safety Manager - Liberia

> Doris Peters & Associates · Liberia, Costa Rica · — · Posted 2026-07-08

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Safety Manager**  
**Location:** Liberia, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Our client, a leading manufacturing company located in Liberia, Costa Rica, is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead the site's Occupational Health and Safety strategy. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional with proven experience in manufacturing environments who is passionate about developing a strong safety culture and driving continuous improvement.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Lead and continuously improve the site's Occupational Health and Safety Management System in compliance with ISO 45001, corporate standards, and local regulations.
-   Develop and execute the annual Occupational Health and Safety Plan.
-   Conduct and update risk assessments and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
-   Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate safety requirements.
-   Lead incident investigations, injury and illness prevention initiatives, and emergency preparedness programs.
-   Develop and monitor safety KPIs, analyze trends, and implement improvement strategies.
-   Lead internal audits and ensure readiness for external audits.
-   Manage the site's safety budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
-   Provide safety training and coaching for employees, contractors, and leaders across the organization.
-   Promote a strong safety culture by partnering with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
-   Oversee fire prevention, contractor safety, machinery safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and other critical safety programs.
-   Lead and develop a team of safety professionals.

**What We're Looking For**

A proactive leader with a strong safety mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence all levels of the organization while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related technical field.
-   Minimum of 7 years of Occupational Health and Safety experience within a manufacturing environment.
-   Previous leadership experience managing technical or safety teams.
-   Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
-   Experience with risk assessments, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, contractor management, fire protection, machinery safety, confined spaces, work at heights, and incident investigations.
-   Project management experience.
-   Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
-   Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

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