Manager, Safety and Compliance

Role Overview

• Develop and implement safety programs covering operations, warehouses, office environments, driver safety, contractor management, and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, and all applicable safety regulations.
• Create, maintain, and update Safety Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and written safety programs.
• Conduct facility audits and inspections; monitor corrective action completion.
• Track safety metrics (incident rates, near-misses, workers' compensation costs, training completion)
• Develop a quarterly safety performance dashboard for leadership review.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and adapt programs accordingly.
• Oversee companywide DOT/FMCSA compliance, including driver qualification files, vehicle inspections, and reporting.
• Ensure fleet safety standards and accident investigation procedures.
• Oversee fleet program in partnership with Operations leadership.
• Oversee incident reporting system and ensure accurate, timely documentation.
• Lead investigation of serious injuries, near-misses, and property damage using root cause analysis.
• Develop and track corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify patterns and prioritize prevention efforts.
• Manage serious incident response, including executive notification, client communication, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with Human Resources: Collaborate with HR on accommodation requests and conduct feasibility reviews in the ADA interactive process, and integrate safety into hiring and onboarding.
• Support Operations Leadership: Daily safety execution, leadership development for managers/supervisors, operational process integration.
• Collaborate with Client Services: Respond to RFP safety requirements, develop client safety documentation, and support client safety audits.
• Coordinate with Finance/Procurement: Budget management, insurance carrier partnerships, vendor/contractor safety standards.
• Work with Facilities: Building safety, emergency action plans, ergonomic workspace standards.
• Design and deliver safety training for all employees: new hire orientation, role-specific training, specialized certifications (forklift, aerial lift, first aid/CPR), leadership training, and annual refreshers.
• Maintain OSHA certification
• Communicate safety performance through newsletters, meetings, reports, and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain a safety champions network across departments and locations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Safety Coordinators and other safety staff as the department grows.
• Build internal safety capability across the organization through training and mentorship.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments, identifying hazards across all functions and locations.
• Benchmark safety performance against industry standards and pursue continuous improvement.
• Recommend safety investments with clear business justification and ROI analysis.
• Represent company safety capabilities in client meetings, RFPs, and industry forums.
• Build and maintain relationships with insurance carriers, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and industry peers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience as a safety manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification required.
• CSP or ASP strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations preferred.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA and DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required.
• Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
• Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety.
• Experience with safety management systems and data analysis.
• Experience with workers' compensation management and insurance carrier partnerships.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401 (k)