Director, Corporate Safety Programs

Confidential; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management firm in Houston is seeking a Director for Enterprise Safety Programs to spearhead safety initiatives across diverse business units. This role is pivotal in developing and enhancing enterprise-wide safety strategies focusing on analytics and compliance. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree related to safety, along with proven leadership experience in corporate safety. The position offers a competitive salary between $130,000 to $150,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading corporate safety programs.
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations, particularly OSHA standards.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide workplace safety programs.
• Own analysis and reporting of company-wide safety metrics.
• Lead investigations for significant safety incidents.

Skills

Leadership in corporate safety programs

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Director, Enterprise Safety Programs (Individual Contributor)

Summary

This is a corporate safety leadership role focused on enterprise safety programs, analytics, and cross-segment strategy. The Director partners closely with business unit safety leaders and operational leadership to drive proactive safety improvements across the organization.

This position does not manage safety at a single facility or site and does not have direct reports. Instead, it serves as the corporate leader responsible for developing, coordinating, and advancing enterprise-wide safety programs and performance.

The role is highly hands-on and analytical, requiring the ability to translate safety data, operational insights, and emerging risks into practical initiatives that strengthen employee safety across multiple business segments.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Safety Strategy & Program Leadership

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide workplace safety programs across all business units.
• Partner with business unit safety leaders to promote alignment, consistency, and adoption of best safety practices across the organization.
• Serve as the corporate subject matter expert for enterprise safety programs, providing guidance and support to segment safety leads.
• Evaluate existing safety initiatives and implement improvements that reduce risk and strengthen employee safety outcomes.

Safety Performance Analytics & Reporting

• Own the tracking, analysis, and reporting of company-wide safety metrics, including incident rates, trends, and leading indicators.
• Identify patterns and emerging risk areas through safety data analysis and develop targeted action plans to improve safety performance.
• Prepare and present safety performance insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Monitor safety performance trends across business units and support leaders in executing improvement initiatives.
• Anticipate emerging safety risks and develop preventative strategies to mitigate incidents before they occur.
• Monitor external factors such as weather events, operational changes, and industry trends, proactively reinforcing safety guidance to operational teams.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to implement preventative measures that protect employees and reduce operational risk.

Incident Review & Investigation Leadership

• Lead or support investigations for significant safety incidents to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Participate in the incident review process, evaluating major incidents and identifying opportunities for preventative improvement.
• Ensure investigation outcomes translate into practical safety improvements across the organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with Risk Management, HR, Legal, Operations, and Insurance teams to strengthen the organization’s safety framework.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of safety policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on safety strategy, trends, and organizational risk. Support a culture where safety concerns are raised, addressed, and continuously improved across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading corporate or multi-site safety programs, including analyzing safety performance metrics and driving enterprise safety initiatives.
• Experience working with multiple business units, regions, or operating segments to improve safety outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety regulations.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence leaders across the organization.
• Willingness to travel approximately once per month to operational locations across the United States to support safety program initiatives and collaboration with business unit safety leaders.

Compensation

$130,000 – $150,000 annually, based on experience.