Safety Manager

What You’ll Do

• Lead the continuous improvement of the company's safety programs, policies, and practices across all locations.
• Travel extensively to branches and field operations to assess safety performance, identify risks, and drive improvement initiatives.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
• Partner with operational leaders to strengthen safety accountability and integrate best practices into daily operations.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training, both in the field and at Phoenix Academy, that increases employee engagement and reinforces a strong safety culture.
• Monitor safety metrics and trends, providing recommendations that reduce risk and improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on safety-related matters and operational risk management.
• Champion a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated leadership experience in safety, operations, compliance, risk management, or related functions within field, branch, warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, construction, service, or other multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to improve performance, reduce risk, drive continuous improvement, and influence positive cultural change through effective coaching, communication, and relationship-building.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, compliance requirements, audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective action processes, with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data, trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive business and safety outcomes.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively (60–80%) to support field operations and organizational objectives.

Key Attributes for Success

• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Constantly seeks opportunities to strengthen safety programs, reduce risk, and improve outcomes across the organization.
• Influential Leadership – Builds trust and credibility with employees and leaders, driving accountability and safe behaviors through coaching and partnership.
• Field & Operational Focus – Enjoys being in the field, understanding operational challenges, and developing practical solutions that support both safety and business objectives.
• Data-Driven Problem Solver – Uses safety metrics, injury trends, and fleet performance data to identify risks, prioritize actions, and measure success.
• Collaborative & Results-Oriented – Works effectively with Operations, HR, and the Workers' Compensation Administrator to implement sustainable improvements that reduce incidents and strengthen safety culture.