Safety Director

Job Summary The Safety Director strategically leads the organization in terms of effective risk mitigation, health and safety, environmental impacts, safe driving practices, and loss prevention oversight and guidance.

The position provides tactical support to each SavATree location in achieving our "Path to Zero" and "Drive to Zero" proactive safety programs.

Remote opportunity with 50% travel so must be near major Airport. Job Description *Looking for a place where you can thrive and grow?

SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country's outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive lawn and tree care, we work hard to make sure our customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy.

Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

The Safety Director strategically leads the organization in terms of effective risk mitigation, health and safety, environmental impacts, safe driving practices, and loss prevention oversight and guidance.

The position provides tactical support to each SavATree location in achieving our "Path to Zero" and "Drive to Zero" proactive safety programs.

What a day is like : *Daily focus on safety and compliance through identification and tracking of key metrics and ensuring the highest level of training is taking place in a timely basis for each key position in the organization.

Partnership with local management teams and corporate executive leaders to clarify vision and expectations along with implementing steps to accomplish company initiatives.

Review of accidents / incidents to identify root cause, trends and appropriate counter measures. Champion of DOT compliance, OSHA regulations and federal and local regulatory requirements.

• Essential Functions of the Role : The Safety Leader is responsible for overall Employee Health and Safety for the entire company.
• The Safety Director strategically leads the organization in terms of effective risk mitigation, health and safety, environmental impacts, safe driving practices, and loss prevention oversight and guidance.
• This individual will be required to build, drive and clearly communicate a thoughtful, collaborative safety strategy with the goal being a "path to zero" for Total Recordable Incidents.
• The Safety Leader will need to be a consummate partner with every level of the field organization, from our crews to our Regional Vice Presidents, often being in the field, at the point of work.
• Aside from strategy, the Safety Leader will track, report, manage, communicate and improve the overall safety key performance indicators across the business and in each region, in partnership with key stakeholders.
• This role requires both Daily Management of KPI as well as participation and thoughtful contribution to business Monthly Operating Reviews for markets struggling to drive improvement on their safety metrics.
• Involvement, development and closure of incident root cause analysis, including preventative countermeasures is a key part of the role.

This may also require direct involvement with OSHA investigations.* Strong partnership with the Fleet organization, inclusive of DOT investigations and audits, as well as safe driving practices is a core part of the role.

Partnership, collaboration and alignment with our General Tree Care service line, trainers and teammates is a critical aspect of the role.

This includes developing an industry level understanding of safety in tree care.* Daily focus on safety and compliance through identification and tracking of key metrics and ensuring the highest level of training is taking place in a timely basis for each key position in the organization.

• Partnership with local management teams and corporate executive leaders to clarify vision and expectations along with implementing steps to accomplish company initiatives.
• Review of accidents / incidents to identify root cause, trends and appropriate counter measures. Champion of DOT compliance, OSHA regulations and federal and local regulatory requirements.
• What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with : Bachelor or Master's Degree in Occupational Safety or related studies or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of safety management experience at the manager level or above with multi-location and multi-state experience required.
• Proven ability to manage data and analytics, translate into business objectives, monitor and provide updates and report on outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to deliver presentations in-person or through webinar meetings.
• Proven ability to relate with, establish credibility and influence employees at all levels and full spectrum of safety sensitive positions.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable safety and health standards / laws.* Expertise in state Workers' Compensation laws, disability management techniques and occupational medicine issues.
• Enthusiasm to lead and mentor team members.* Valid current driver's license.*Why you might love working here : We have lots of training and development opportunities and will support your continuing education in the industry* You'll work alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety* We're collaborative, so you'll have the ability to connect and collaborate with people in experts in the field* We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, and a matched 401(K)* The opportunity to advance your knowledge as a professional*What is essential : Valid Driver's license
• Must be authorized to lawfully work in the U.S.*Physical demands of this role : These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and / or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Compensation range is around $150k-$180k plus bonus annually based on experience. We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow.

To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for you to reach out and get the help you need, even when it's from the other side of the country.

This means actively fostering a collaborative culture where we come together to learn from each other and help each other succeed.

We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each employee has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert.

• That's why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here. SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace*
8 days ago