Position Summary: The Safety Manager will oversee, develop, and maintain the workplace safety culture across our locations nationwide.
In this role, they will take a consultative approach, partnering directly with regional leadership, service managers, and facility teams to champion safe operational practices. They will serve as the subject matter expert on all workplace safety regulations, including California specific compliance frameworks (including CA SB 553 / SAIRS), and lead the development of engaging, impactful safety training programs.
Essential Job Functions and Duties: Consultative Support & Relationship Building- Partner collaboratively with store managers and regional teams across to identify risk and implement practical safety solutions.
- Act as an advisor rather than an enforcer, building trust to influence positive safety behaviors at the shop level.
- Develop process for the locations to perform monthly safety check lists.
- Conduct site visits and virtual consultations to assess facility compliance and operational safety as required.
Compliance & Regulation - Ensure nationwide compliance with federal and state OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and local fire codes.
- Serve as the resident expert on California compliance requirements, specifically managing the Senate Bill 553 / Senate Amended Injury and Illness Prevention Program (SAIRS) workplace violence and safety standards.
- Keep up to date with changing state-by-state laws to adapt company-wide policies proactively.
Training & Safety Education- Review current processes and design, implement, and track comprehensive safety training programs tailored to retail automotive operations (e.g., lift safety, hazardous materials handling, PPE compliance, and lock-out/tag-out).
- Deliver training through modern, scalable methods including training platform, webinars, and hands-on toolkit talks.
- Empower local team leaders to conduct routine, effective safety huddles.
- Risk Management & Incident Investigation
- Lead investigations into workplace incidents, injuries, or near-misses, focusing on root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
- Manage workers' compensation data trends to proactively target high-risk areas across the fleet of locations.
Position Qualifications- 5+ years of progressive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) experience, preferably within multi-unit retail, automotive service, or logistics environments
- California Compliance Expertise: Deep, demonstrable knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations, with direct experience managing CA SAIRS (SB 553) requirements
- Ability to travel to engage with locations throughout the United States
- ASP, CSP, or specialized OSHA certifications are highly preferred
- Ability to work autonomously, manage a nationwide footprint, and proactively identify corporate safety needs without constant oversight.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex safety regulations into clear, practical guidance for automotive technicians and corporate executives alike.
- Comfortable managing safety dynamics that span across vastly different regulatory environments from state to state.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or similar software
- Maintain a valid driver's license
Physical Demands/Work Environment:- Able to function capably in an office environment using standard equipment (telephones, fax machines, computers, copiers, etc.)
- Must be able to complete office-related physical activities (walking, standing, talking, hearing, pushing, reaching, seeing, stooping/crouching, smelling, depth perception, identifying colors) as needed.
