Safety Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide safety strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Establish safety policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze safety performance metrics and trends to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of regional Safety professionals across multiple locations.
• Provide strategic direction and ensure consistent application of safety programs and standards.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and build leadership capability within the safety team.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to integrate safety into all business practices.
• Lead the integration of newly acquired businesses into the company’s safety programs, systems, and culture.
• Conduct safety due diligence during acquisitions to assess risks, liabilities, and compliance gaps.
• Develop and execute post-acquisition integration plans, including standardization of policies, procedures, and training.
• Partner with operations, HR, and leadership teams to ensure seamless onboarding of acquired employees into safety processes.
• Identify and mitigate legacy risks while aligning acquired entities with corporate safety standards.
• Track and report on integration progress, ensuring timely adoption of safety metrics and performance expectations.
• Chair and lead the National Safety Committee, setting agendas and priorities.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to identify hazards and recommend improvements.
• Ensure effective communication and follow-up on safety initiatives and action plans.
• Promote employee engagement and participation in safety programs across the organization.
• Partner with Finance & Risk Management team to support the Workers’ Compensation program.
• Partner with HR, legal, and insurance providers to support claims, investigations, and resolutions.
• Identify trends in claims data and implement strategies to reduce incident frequency and severity.
• Ensure timely reporting and proper documentation of injuries and incidents.
• Support return-to-work and modified duty programs to support employee recovery and minimize lost time.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure root cause analysis is completed.
• Design and implement safety training programs for employees and leaders.
• Ensure all employees receive required safety training and certifications.
• Promote ongoing education and awareness of safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Experience managing multi-site or regional safety programs.
• Background in high-risk industries (e.g., manufacturing, construction, logistics, etc.).
• Required: Certified Safety Professional certification.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and Workers’ Compensation processes.
• Demonstrated success leading safety culture transformation initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Personal computer skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office including intermediate to advanced Excel.