Director of Enterprise Safety & Risk

Zeus Fire and Security; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Fire and Security seeks a senior Enterprise Safety leader to develop and execute the company-wide safety strategy, aligning with growth and operations priorities. You will standardize a safety operating model across locations and act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

You will build scalable safety programs, dashboards, and playbooks, track leading and lagging indicators, and drive improvements through audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree or certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive safety leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, risk mitigation practices, and workplace safety standards.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing enterprise safety programs that improve performance, reduce risk, and drive cultural change.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a multi-location environment.
• Strong communication, coaching, and training skills, with the ability to translate safety requirements into practical solutions for employees and leaders.
• Ability to analyze safety data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations to improve business outcomes.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and initiatives while maintaining focus on critical safety objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Experience developing safety metrics, dashboards, and reporting processes to support leadership decision-making.
• Ability to build strong partnerships and influence across all levels of an organization, including executive leadership, operations teams, and field employees.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or high-growth organizations preferred.
• Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, with flexibility required to support business needs, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise safety strategy aligned with growth and value creation objectives.
• Establish a consistent safety operating model across all locations, including standards, processes, metrics, and accountability.
• Assess current safety performance, identify critical risks, and create a roadmap to improve safety outcomes.
• Serve as enterprise safety advisor to executive and operational leadership.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve enterprise safety programs, including policies, procedures, training, and incident reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Training delivery

Root cause analysis

Communication

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health, Business, Operations, or related field

Advanced degree or professional safety certification preferred

Job description

Zeus Fire and Security seeks a senior Enterprise Safety leader to develop and execute the company-wide safety strategy, aligning with growth and operations priorities. You will standardize a safety operating model across locations and act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

You will build scalable safety programs, dashboards, and playbooks, track leading and lagging indicators, and drive improvements through audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions.