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We are looking for a Safety Director to join our clients team in Greensboro, NC, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This individual will have extensive experience in an industrial service industry with a heavy emphasis on field operations. The Safety Director will work closely with the executive team to foster a high-performance culture and ensure the company's growth and success through its people.
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-Direct Hire Opportunity!
-M-F paying $120k-$160k DOE
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Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's safety strategy aligned with business goals, ensuring safety is integrated into all aspects of operations and decision-making processes.
2. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards applicable to the industrial service industry.
3. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate safety risks associated with company operations, including transportation, locating, and corporate activities.
4. Safety Culture Development: Champion a proactive safety culture through effective leadership, communication, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
5. Program Development and Implementation: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures.
6. Incident Investigation and Analysis: Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses, and safety violations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
7. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor safety performance, analyze trends, and report findings to senior management.
8. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and HR, as well as external stakeholders such as regulatory agencies and industry associations.
9. Budget Oversight: Manage the safety department budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to support safety initiatives and priorities.
Educational/Certification Requirements
路 Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
路 Master鈥檚 degree preferred.
路 Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or similar credentials are highly desirable.
Qualifications
路 At least 10 years of progressive experience in safety management roles within the industrial service sector, with a proven track record of leadership and achievement.
路 Expert knowledge of safety regulations and standards relevant to the industrial service industry (e.g., DOT, OSHA, etc.).
路 Experience in a high growth geographically diverse service company
路 Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
路 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex safety issues and develop effective solutions.
路 Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, sometimes under pressure, while maintaining a focus on safety excellence.
