Manager - Safety

TopBuild Corp.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

QXO is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to drive Environmental Health & Safety initiatives across the West Region, including WA, OR, CA. You will lead EHS programs, develop training, and manage audits, investigations, and regulatory reporting for OSHA/EPA/DOT compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in safety leadership, strong communication, and the ability to influence operations. Travel up to 50% and a focus on prevention and continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of safety leadership experience in manufacturing, construction, distribution, warehousing, or other general industry environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, and developing corrective action plans.
• Proven ability to influence organizational change and build strong partnerships across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional EHS Programs
• Training & Development
• Compliance & Auditing
• Incident Management & Reporting

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Trainer/Mentor

Strategic thinker

Project management

Team player

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma

CSP

ASP

CHST

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

About Your Future with QXO

Are you looking for a career with an industry leader that drives the future of energy-efficient insulation and building material products? Look no further! At QXO, you will be part of a team that reflects our values of integrity and innovation by delivering solutions that make a difference in the communities we serve. Here, you are part of a company that rewards your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your career.

Job Description

Regional Safety Manager – West Region

Location: Preferred in Seattle WA, Portland OR, Northern CA
Territory: WA, OR, CA, MT, UT
Travel: Approximately 50%

Make Safety a Competitive Advantage

We are seeking an experienced Regional Safety Manager to lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives across our Southeast Region. This role is responsible for driving a culture of safety excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with operations leaders and field teams.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands‑on safety professional who is passionate about protecting employees, identifying risks before incidents occur, and creating sustainable safety programs. Strong communication skills, training experience, project management expertise, and the ability to influence teams at all levels are critical to success in this role.

What You’ll Do

Lead Regional EHS Programs

• Champion a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, risk reduction, and achieving our goal of Zero Incidents.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices to continually improve safety performance.
• Develop and implement EHS programs, policies, procedures, and standards across the region.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization.

Training & Development

• Design, deliver, and support safety training programs for field and facility employees.
• Develop regional safety resources and provide ongoing coaching to managers and employees.
• Facilitate safety meetings, workshops, and compliance-related training initiatives.

Compliance & Auditing

• Conduct comprehensive facility and field EHS audits.
• Develop corrective action plans and collaborate with operations teams to ensure timely completion.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Manage OSHA investigations, inspections, and citations within the assigned region.
• Monitor reporting practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead incident and injury investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Document incidents and findings within the company’s EHS management system.
• Analyze safety metrics and trends to identify key risk areas and drive targeted improvement efforts.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and regulatory agencies, including OSHA and other required reporting.

What We’re Looking For

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)

Experience

• 5+ years of safety leadership experience in manufacturing, construction, distribution, warehousing, or other general industry environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, and developing corrective action plans.
• Proven ability to influence organizational change and build strong partnerships across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Key Success Traits

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong trainer, coach, and mentor
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Effective project manager with strong organizational skills
• Collaborative team player capable of driving accountability and results
• Passionate advocate for workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a multi-state region while helping shape and strengthen a culture where safety comes first. You’ll work closely with leadership and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure every employee returns home safely each day.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a combination of office, warehouse, distribution and field environments. This role requires the ability to walk through operational facilities, navigate warehouse and production areas, climb stairs, and occasionally travel between work locations.

The position may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, and lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely access active work environments while conducting inspections, audits, investigations, and training activities.

Work also requires regular use of a computer and other office technology, including inputting, retrieving, and analyzing information within various software systems. Extended periods of sitting, computer use, and communication via phone or video conferencing may be required.

Compensation Range:

$90,000.00 - $135,000.00

Tocomply withPay Transparency laws, employers mustdisclosean annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.

QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation; second-largest distributor of roofing products;second-largestpublicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials; and largest distributor of waterproofing products. QXO is the fastest growing company in the$800 billionbuilding products distribution industry and plans to become the tech-enabled leader by delivering best-in-class customer satisfaction and outsized returns for its shareholders. The company is targeting$50 billionin annual revenue within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. VisitQXO.comformore information.

_ QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion,gender or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.