About This RoleWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Safety Lead to join our team. The Safety Lead is responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to protect the organization's assets, reputation, and financial stability. This is an opportunity for a long-term position and to join a growing company.
Responsibilities- Provides mentoring and leadership to Safety staff and sets the tone and the pace for the department's performance.
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.
- Identifies, designs and implements safety programs and other training that provides members with tools to implement safe work practices and procedures in their operations.
- Investigate accidents or near-misses and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents
- Champion activities designed to empower associates to take ownership of and lead safety efforts in the field.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, NFPA, and other federal, state, and local safety regulations
- Stay abreast of evolving safety and environmental regulations impacting our industries, proactively adapting policies and procedures.
- Build and lead a high-performing safety team, fostering professional growth and development.
- Promote a proactive approach to identifying and addressing safety challenges.
- Provides staff with clear direction and communicates strategies to allow them to develop the necessary tools and programs in their various areas of expertise.
Requirements and Skills- Ability to perform and present to executive leadership group and board members
- Knowledge with worker comp
- Act in Safety leadership role in 2 billion dollars company
- Experience in construction and service industries
- Proven experience as a Safety Manager, or in a similar senior leadership role.
- Extensive knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic business environment.
- Ability to travel 65% of time.
- Bi-lingual - not required, but beneficial.
- Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Compensation and Benefits- 10 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Time Off
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Disability & Occupational Accident Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- World-class paid training program for you to learn the skills for long term career success.
