Lead Safety Manager - Field & Compliance

Southland Industries; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a Safety Manager to lead and coordinate safety activities across field and facilities in Virginia. The role ensures compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA and DOT standards while driving risk reduction and program implementation.

You will conduct audits, prepare management briefings, and mentor staff, contributing to the company’s safety culture and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline.
• 5 years’ experience in Safety, including lead experience.
• Certifications in CPR and First Aid preferred.
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training preferred.
• OSHA 500, CHST or ASP certifications preferred.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety laws and regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, EPA and DOT standards.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and health and safety management systems and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates safety activities for the assigned safety team to ensure that all safety requirements are met in the field/facilities.
• Conducts safety audits and inspections and recommends correction of hazardous situations for compliance with regulatory, Company and owner requirements for a region or area within the division.
• Develops reports and presentations for safety briefings with company management.
• Provides strategic and proactive direction on initiatives that will improve company Environmental, Health and Safety performance through minimizing risks and liabilities.
• Implements all aspects of company safety manual and ensures that field employees and subcontractors are complying.
• Oversees and directs programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Provides guidance for departmental processes and activities, including compliance with safety regulations and the investigation of accidents; provides leadership and recommendations regarding the design, implementation and administration of all safety-relative initiatives, policies, procedures and processes.
• Provides performance coaching and feedback for direct reports as needed. Participates in annual performance process.
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring process for safety roles

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

MS Office

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Southland Industries seeks a Safety Manager to lead and coordinate safety activities across field and facilities in Virginia. The role ensures compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA and DOT standards while driving risk reduction and program implementation.

You will conduct audits, prepare management briefings, and mentor staff, contributing to the company’s safety culture and performance improvements.