Landscape Safety Manager

About Scott Byron & Co.

Scott Byron & Co. is a landscape design-build firm dedicated to a client-centered approach for every outdoor design project.

We create, cultivate, and curate art in harmony with nature to transform outdoor spaces to last a lifetime. For over 40 years, our firm has continued to celebrate a longstanding reputation for creating elegant, luxurious, and highly personalized environments.

Safety Manager Role :

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety policies and procedures to ensure a secure working environment for all employees and branches (Lake Bluff, Chicago, Milwaukee).

Establish measurable safety-related goals and objectives in the same manner as profitability, quality, and productivity.

This role involves identifying and mitigating potential hazards, conducting safety training programs, accident investigation and follow-up, and promoting a culture of safety awareness.

Why Join Scott Byron & Co.

• We focus on giving teammates the freedom to make decisions without micromanagement. We want team members to feel appreciated and heard while growing themselves and the company.
• We continually build, develop, and invest in our talented team members, allowing us to deliver our client’s dreams in every market we serve.
• We focus on culture; we even have a committee for it! We value authenticity, imagination, equality, fearlessness, and exceptionalism.
• We offer hybrid working and the freedom to make decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Formulate, update, and implement safety policies and procedures which are in compliance with organizational objectives, as well as local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.
• Establish and adhere to an annual safety budget.
• Regularly review and enhance safety protocols to address emerging risks.
• Conduct safety training sessions for employees, emphasizing best practices and compliance with safety regulations.
• Provide ongoing education on new safety standards and procedures.
• Establish effective communication channels for safety-related information throughout all departments.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness through regular communication and campaigns.
• Lead worker compensation initiatives including investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, documenting findings and recommending preventive measures.
• Track and trend worker’s compensation claims and OSHA recordables.
• Generate reports on safety performance for management review.
• Ensure a specific reduction in the percentage, number or cost of worker’s compensation claims and experience modification rate (EMR).
• Develop and manage a comprehensive return-to-work program to facilitate the safe and timely return of injured employees to productive work activities.
• Collaborate with human resources, medical providers, and insurance carriers to coordinate accommodations and support services for injured employees during inspections, citations, and audits.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, and incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident reporting systems.
• Stay informed about changes in safety regulations and ensure the company's compliance.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures.
• Conduct drills and training exercises to ensure preparedness for various emergency scenarios.
• Regularly inspect all work areas to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to implement corrective measures and prevent accidents.
• Complete a job hazard analysis for all applicable positions within the company.
• Responsible to drive daily in a company vehicle with or without passengers to branch locations and / or job sites.

Skills and Experience You Offer :

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Safety Manager, preferably in the landscaping, construction or related industry.
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., CSP, ASP) is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong understanding of workers' compensation laws, regulations, and claims management principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be bilingual.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Candidates must have a valid local driver’s license and good driving record.
• Required to pass a post-offer drug screen and (ongoing) periodic drug screen according to DOT guidelines.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits :

• Comprehensive Group Medical Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We’re committed to developing an inclusive and ethical environment that values diversity and equality. We welcome all candidates of any age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability to apply.

Our company culture is based on the idea that individuals of all backgrounds can come together as a team dedicated to quality, creativity, and respect.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.