Safety Manager

The Safety Manager serves as the regional leader for all safety initiatives across the Atlanta and Nashville markets. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture ensuring compliance with all federal state and local regulations and partnering with operational leadership to reduce risk prevent incidents and protect employees clients and company assets. The Safety Manager provides strategic leadership while maintaining a strong field presence through coaching training auditing and continuous improvement initiatives.

The following duties are typical for this role; however not everyone may perform the below addition there may be responsibilities not listed that are required to meet business needs.

Lead all safety initiatives across the Atlanta and Nashville regions ensuring consistent implementation of company safety programs policies and procedures.

Develop and foster a culture of safety accountability through leadership coaching communication and employee engagement.

Conduct routine branch shop fleet and jobsite safety audits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Partners with Branch Managers Production Managers Account Managers and field leadership to identify safety risks and implement corrective actions.

Lead investigations for workplace injuries vehicle accidents property damage and near-miss incidents performing root cause analysis and ensuring timely corrective action.

Monitor OSHA compliance and ensure adherence to all applicable federal state and local safety regulations.

Develop coordinate and deliver safety training programs including new hire orientation toolbox talks defensive driving equipment operations heat illness prevention and other required training.

Maintain all safety documentation training records inspection reports and incident files in accordance with company and regulatory requirements

Analyze safety trends incident data and audit findings to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Prepare and present monthly regional safety performance reports including key performance indicators incident trends corrective actions and compliance metrics.

Conduct periodic fleet safety inspections and partner with branch leadership to improve vehicle safety and DOT compliance.

Support workers compensation management by coordinating investigations return-to-work programs and communication with Human Resources and insurance partners.

Respond to emergency situations and significant incidents as needed including occasional after-hours support.

Assist operational leadership with developing job hazard analysis (JHAs) risk assessments and site-specific safety plans.

Serve as the regional subject matter expert for safety-related policies regulations and industry best practices.

Promotes continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to safety programs equipment and operational processes.

Travel regularly between Atlanta and Nashville branches to provide consistent field support coaching and oversight.

Bachelors degree in occupational safety environmental health or a related field preferred

5 years of safety leadership experience

OSHA 30 CSP/ CHST/ ASP Certification preferred

Strong knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Valid drivers license required and ability to travel

Ability to walk stand stoop bend kneel and climb for extended periods.

Ability to drive long distances and navigate job sites.

Frequent lifting pushing and pulling of equipment and materials.

Clear vision and physical dexterity required for equipment handling and inspections.

Frequent regional travel

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions