Safety Manager

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Safety Manager leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide safety strategies to foster a proactive culture of risk management, continuous improvement, and compliance. This role requires exceptional leadership, strong communication, and advanced analytical skills to influence decision-making at the highest levels. The Safety Manager oversees a team of field safety professionals, ensures seamless execution of the incident reporting and claims process, and partners cross-functionally with Operations, Risk, HR, and Executive Leadership to achieve best in class safety performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Leadership & Strategy
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of field safety professionals; set clear expectations, hold accountability, and foster a culture of trust, motivation, and continuous growth.
• Enforce safety protocols with consistency and fairness, modeling best practices while inspiring others through example.
• Maintain resilience and patience when facing challenges, demonstrating adaptability in dynamic field environments.
• Presentation & Analytics
• Design, manage, and analyze safety dashboards, KPIs, and trend reports; translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Deliver compelling presentations to senior leadership, articulating risks, progress, and solutions with clarity and confidence.
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses on incidents and near misses; lead corrective action planning and communicate outcomes effectively.
• Incident & Claims Management
• Ensure the incident reporting and claims process flows seamlessly, including triage, investigation, documentation, and closure.
• Partner with Risk and HR teams to support injury case management, workers’ compensation strategies, and return-to-work programs.
• Field Engagement & Compliance
• Maintain a strong field presence; conduct inspections, audits, and observations to reinforce compliance with CAL / OSHA and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with operations leaders and employees to identify risks, resolve issues, and foster teamwork.
• Support and refine environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and IIPP sub-programs.
• Employee Engagement & Education
• Facilitate training, orientations, toolbox talks, and incentive programs to promote safety ownership.
• Actively engage employees by demonstrating empathy, supportiveness, and open dialogue.
• Address resistance constructively, using emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills to drive positive outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

OTHER CRITERIA :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.