Director of Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Position safety as a distinguished competitive differentiator, driving innovation and foresight.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to design tailored safety solutions aligned with organizational goals and the unique needs of each business unit.
• Act as a catalyst for safety motivation and change, ensuring safety is ingrained and celebrated throughout Lee Company's work and culture.
• Empower employees to take ownership of safety, actively encouraging identification and correction of unsafe conditions through ongoing coaching and training.
• Actively seek, share, and implement best practices throughout the organization to continuously improve safety performance.
• Lead and develop a team of safety professionals, ensuring exceptional service and continuous growth.
• Drive continuous improvement within the safety team through processes, systems, tools, and metrics, optimizing overall safety performance.
• Develop, collect, and report performance metrics, providing regular briefings to leadership on company-wide safety compliance.
• Implement oversight processes to ensure ongoing corporate compliance with safety and environmental regulations, including continuous audits.
• Develop, review, and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Facilitate immediate and thorough incident investigations, root cause analyses, site remediation, and closure of corrective actions.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of safety leadership experience with a background in construction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, DOT, DOL, and other safety laws.
• Experience with a safety management system.
• Ongoing professional training or certifications (CSP, ASP, CRSP, CHST, CUSA, or similar).
• OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Construction and General Industry Authorized Outreach Trainer required.

Skills And Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to navigate complex compliance requirements.
• Proven leadership, management, and supervisory skills.
• Statistical analysis skills for incident data.
• Creative and assertive with a track record of implementing innovative safety solutions.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and mobile technologies.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Availability to be on call for emergencies.
• Strong collaborative and presentation skills.

Company Perks & Benefits

• Physical: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus free virtual primary care, mental health, and urgent care services for employees and their family members.
• Financial: Earned Wage Access (EWA) – access a portion of your earned pay before payday, 401(k) company match, HSA contributions, and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Community: Company-supported volunteer opportunities to make a real impact.
• Career: Free trade training through Lee Company University (LCU), paid time off (PTO), and career growth opportunities.
• Relational: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and Chaplain services for support when you need it.