Director of Safety

Employment Resource Group, Inc.An EOS company; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services provider is seeking a Director of Safety to lead U.S. and international safety operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of safety leadership experience, expertise in OSHA compliance, and a vision for proactive risk management. This role involves enhancing training programs, conducting audits, and driving a safety-first culture across multiple job sites. Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of safety leadership experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial services.
• Expertise in OSHA compliance, EHS systems, and contractor safety documentation.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% both domestically and internationally.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% both domestically and internationally.
• Demonstrated field leadership and ability to work independently within an executive structure.
• Preferred: Military background in safety-critical roles.
• Experience in heavy industry sectors such as refining or petrochemical.
• High emotional intelligence and a coaching-based leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, training, compliance, and policy functions across U.S. operations.
• Conduct job site audits and establish baseline safety metrics.
• Oversee and enhance training programs, including OSHA compliance.
• Oversee and enhance all training programs, including OSHA 10/30, CPR, first aid, confined space entry, and contractor compliance documentation.
• Develop scalable safety infrastructure in anticipation of international expansion within 12 months.
• Drive measurable reductions in incident rates, near misses, and EMR through education, audits, and real-time interventions.
• Align global safety policies with ISO 9001 and regulatory standards in emerging markets.
• Lead a cultural shift in safety practices—from compliance-driven to behavior-driven—across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA compliance

EHS systems

Field leadership

High emotional intelligence

Tools

ISNetworld

ISO 9001

EHS systems

Job description

Our client, a leading provider of industrial cleaning and surface preparation services, is seeking a strategic and field-focused Director of Safety to lead its U.S. and international safety operations. This executive-level role will be instrumental in fostering a safety-first culture across decentralized job sites and scaling systems to support global expansion. The ideal candidate is an experienced safety leader with a hands-on approach, strong field presence, and a vision for proactive risk management.

Overview

Lead all safety, training, compliance, and policy functions across U.S. operations and prepare for international expansion while reinforcing a safety-first culture across decentralized job sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead all safety, training, compliance, and policy functions across U.S. operations within the first six months.
• Conduct job site audits and field visits to establish baseline safety metrics and reinforce standards.
• Build credibility with field crews through active visibility, responsiveness, and principled leadership.
• Oversee and enhance all training programs, including OSHA 10/30, CPR, first aid, confined space entry, and contractor compliance documentation.
• Develop scalable safety infrastructure in anticipation of international expansion within 12 months.
• Drive measurable reductions in incident rates, near misses, and EMR through education, audits, and real-time interventions.
• Align global safety policies with ISO 9001 and regulatory standards in emerging markets.
• Lead a cultural shift in safety practices—from compliance-driven to behavior-driven—across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Required: 10+ years of safety leadership experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial services.
• Expertise in OSHA compliance, EHS systems, drug testing protocols, and contractor safety documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of ISNetworld, ISO 9001, and environmental health and safety (EHS) systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% both domestically and internationally.
• Demonstrated field leadership and ability to work independently within an executive structure.
• Preferred: Military background in safety-critical roles.
• Experience in heavy industry sectors such as refining or petrochemical.
• High emotional intelligence and a coaching-based leadership style.