Safety & Compliance Leader - Ops Risk & Culture

Room & Board; Golden Valley (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

3 weeks paid vacation

401(k) match

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Room & Board is hiring a Safety & Compliance Specialist / Safety Manager in Golden Valley, MN, to protect staff health and well-being and embed safety into daily decision-making. Hybrid work schedule with in-office presence Tue–Thu.

You will lead audits, risk assessments, and training, partnering with leaders to strengthen safety culture and reduce risk across Delivery and Distribution operations. Ideal candidates hold a related degree and 5+ years in safety/compliance, with OSHA/DOT knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in safety, compliance, environmental health, risk management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and other applicable safety regulations, with the ability to apply them in an operational environment.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities while using data to identify trends and improve performance.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders through strong communication, coaching, and collaboration.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with safety, compliance, or reporting systems is a plus.
• The ability to travel occasionally based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and compliance across our Delivery and Distribution operations by ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, environmental, and other regulatory requirements while helping leaders confidently navigate evolving safety standards.
• Manage risk and improve performance by conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments, analyzing safety data and incident trends, maintaining accurate compliance records, and implementing solutions that reduce organizational risk.
• Strengthen our safety culture by partnering with operational leaders, safety champions, delivering training, and fostering shared ownership for creating a safe, healthy workplace.
• Drive continuous improvement by leading cross-functional safety initiatives, facilitating the Delivery & Distribution Safety Steering Committee, improving safety systems and processes, and using data and insights to enhance the staff member experience and business performance.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

OSHA/DOT knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Room & Board is hiring a Safety & Compliance Specialist / Safety Manager in Golden Valley, MN, to protect staff health and well-being and embed safety into daily decision-making. Hybrid work schedule with in-office presence Tue–Thu.

You will lead audits, risk assessments, and training, partnering with leaders to strengthen safety culture and reduce risk across Delivery and Distribution operations. Ideal candidates hold a related degree and 5+ years in safety/compliance, with OSHA/DOT knowledge