Safety Manager

Southland Industries, Inc.; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Health insurance – employer paid

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development memberships

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and coordinate the safety team, ensuring adherence to safety requirements across field and facility sites.

The role emphasizes audits, regulatory compliance, and proactive EH&S initiatives while guiding safety policy implementation and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline required.
• 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. Ensures consistency, quality and compliance at all locations.
• Overseesand 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 systems

Education

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

Tools

Safety management systems

Job description

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.
• Developsreports 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. Ensures consistency, quality and compliance at all locations.
• Overseesand 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

Qualifications

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

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay:

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Maryland this ranges from $95,450.00 - $143,175.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.