Safety Manager

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the SH&E Management System.

The role partners with operations and leadership to reduce risk, promote a proactive safety culture, and ensure regulatory compliance across all company locations. Responsibilities include leading safety leadership activities, regulatory compliance, field safety inspections, incident investigations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Safety, EH&S, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and DOT/FMCSA requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to train and mentor staff.
• Ability to travel to multiple company locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the SHE management system.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, EPA, and local regulations.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled field safety inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Provide safety training and toolbox talks; maintain training records.
• Support fleet safety and driver qualification programs.
• Coordinate with operations to drive a proactive safety culture across all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Hazard recognition

Incident investigation

Emergency response

Communication

Training delivery

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

OSHA recordkeeping

Job description

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Company's Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Management System. This position provides leadership and technical expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

The Safety Manager partners with operations, project management, field supervision, and executive leadership to reduce risk, prevent injuries, minimize property damage, improve regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence across all company locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Safety Manager shall perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

Safety Leadership

• Promote a positive safety culture focused on hazard recognition, prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Lead by example while reinforcing the Company's safety expectations.


• Support management in establishing measurable annual safety objectives.


• Serve as a trusted safety resource for employees, supervisors, and executive leadership.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.


• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to management.


• Maintain all required safety documentation and records.


• Assist with regulatory inspections and agency inquiries.


• Coordinate corrective actions resulting from inspections or audits.

Field Safety

• Conduct scheduled and unannounced jobsite inspections.


• Perform facility, yard, plant, shop, and equipment inspections.


• Identify unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviors.


• Recommend corrective actions and verify completion.


• Assist supervisors with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and Pre-Task Plans.


• Monitor compliance with company safety policy requirements.

Incident Management

• Respond to workplace incidents and emergencies.


• Assist in incident investigations involving:
  
  
  • Employee injuries
  
  
  • Vehicle collisions
  
  
  • Equipment damage
  
  
  • Property damage
  
  
  • Environmental incidents
  
  
  • Near misses
  
  


• Determine root causes using accepted investigative methods.


• Develop and monitor corrective action plans.


• Analyze injury and incident trends and communicate findings to leadership.

Training and Development

• Develop and deliver safety training programs.


• Conduct new employee safety orientation.


• Coordinate OSHA-required training.


• Provide toolbox talks and supervisor coaching.


• Maintain training records.


• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Fleet and DOT Compliance

• Assist with fleet safety initiatives.


• Monitor driver qualification files.


• Support CDL compliance.


• Review Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs).


• Assist with accident review processes.


• Monitor compliance with company driver policies.


• Promote defensive driving and backing safety initiatives.

Employee Accountability

• Assist supervisors with coaching and disciplinary action related to safety.


• Promote consistent enforcement of company policies.


• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.


• Encourage employee involvement in hazard reporting.

Emergency Response

• Participate in emergency preparedness planning.


• Coordinate emergency response activities.


• Support crisis management efforts.


• Assist with severe weather, environmental releases, and serious injury response.

Technical Knowledge

• OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)


• OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910)


• FMCSA Regulations


• DOT Compliance


• Construction equipment operations


• Pavement preservation operations


• Asphalt paving


• Traffic control


• Utility hazards


• Heavy equipment inspections


• Incident investigation techniques


• Root Cause Analysis


• Workers' Compensation processes


• Risk management principles


• Industrial hygiene fundamentals


• PPE selection


• Construction safety management systems

Internal Operations

• Participate in leadership meetings.


• Assist with policy development.


• Recommend process improvements.


• Coordinate safety initiatives across departments.


• Support recruiting by participating in driver qualification reviews when requested.


• Maintain confidentiality regarding personnel matters.


• Build positive relationships throughout the organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.


• Strong organizational and planning abilities.


• Effective coaching and mentoring skills.


• Strong investigative and analytical abilities.


• Ability to remain calm during emergencies.


• Excellent conflict resolution skills.


• Ability to influence without direct authority.


• Strong presentation skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities.


• High level of integrity and professionalism.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Ability to effectively communicate with field personnel, customers, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership.


• Strong written communication skills.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.


• Experience creating charts, dashboards, and trend reports.


• Ability to interpret regulations and translate them into practical field applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field preferred.


• Five (5) years of construction safety experience preferred.


• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.


• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.


• Ability to travel to company locations and project sites.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends when necessary.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer


• OSHA 510


• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)


• STSC


• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor


• DOT Compliance Training


• HAZWOPER (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to:

• Walk active construction sites.


• Climb ladders and equipment.


• Lift up to 50 pounds.


• Stand and walk for extended periods.


• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.


• Wear required PPE.


• Travel throughout assigned regions.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The Safety Manager routinely works in:

• Active construction sites


• Roadways with live traffic


• Asphalt plants


• Aggregate facilities


• Equipment yards


• Maintenance shops


• Office environments

The position may require responding to incidents outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person