Safety Manager

MobilityWorks; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MobilityWorks is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee and strengthen our workplace safety culture across locations nationwide. You will partner with regional leadership and facility teams to champion safe operational practices and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will lead CA SB 553/SAIRS initiatives, develop engaging training, and implement scalable safety programs for retail automotive operations while traveling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in multi-unit environments.
• Deep knowledge of Cal/OSHA; experience with CA SAIRS requirements.
• Willingness to travel to locations across the United States.
• ASP, CSP, or OSHA certifications preferred.
• Autonomous work style with nationwide scope.
• Strong written and verbal communication; interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate regulations into practical guidance.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Partner with store managers and regional teams to identify risk and safety solutions.
• Act as an advisor to influence safe behaviors at the shop level.
• Develop monthly safety checklists for locations.
• Conduct site visits and virtual consultations for compliance.
• Ensure nationwide OSHA and EPA compliance; manage CA SAIRS requirements.
• Design and deliver scalable safety training programs for retail automotive ops.
• Lead investigations into incidents with root-cause analysis.
• Manage workers' compensation data trends to target high-risk areas.

Skills

EHS experience

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Travel readiness

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Safety training delivery

Incident investigation

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Safety Manager

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3209

Position Summary: TheSafety Manager will oversee, develop, and maintain the workplace safety culture across our locations nationwide.

In this role, they will take a consultative approach, partnering directly with regional leadership, service managers, and facility teams to champion safe operational practices. They will serve as the subject matter expert on all workplace safety regulations, including California specific compliance frameworks (including CA SB 553 / SAIRS), and lead the development of engaging, impactful safety training programs.

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Essential Job Functions and Duties:

Consultative Support & Relationship Building

• Partner collaboratively with store managers and regional teams across to identify risk and implement practical safety solutions.
• Act as an advisor rather than an enforcer, building trust to influence positive safety behaviors at the shop level.
• Develop process for the locations to perform monthly safety check lists.
• Conduct site visits and virtual consultations to assess facility compliance and operational safety as required.

Compliance & Regulation

• Ensure nationwide compliance with federal and state OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and local fire codes.
• Serve as the resident expert on California compliance requirements, specifically managing the Senate Bill 553 / Senate Amended Injury and Illness Prevention Program (SAIRS) workplace violence and safety standards.
• Keep up to date with changing state-by-state laws to adapt company-wide policies proactively.

Training & Safety Education

• Review current processes and design, implement, and track comprehensive safety training programs tailored to retail automotive operations (e.g., lift safety, hazardous materials handling, PPE compliance, and lock-out/tag-out).
• Deliver training through modern, scalable methods including training platform, webinars, and hands-on toolkit talks.
• Empower local team leaders to conduct routine, effective safety huddles.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, injuries, or near-misses, focusing on root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Manage workers' compensation data trends to proactively target high-risk areas across the fleet of locations.

Position Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive environmental, health, and safety (EHS) experience, preferably within multi-unit retail, automotive service, or logistics environments
• California Compliance Expertise: Deep, demonstrable knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations, with direct experience managing CA SAIRS (SB 553) requirements
• Ability to travel to engage with locations throughout the United States
• ASP, CSP, or specialized OSHA certifications are highly preferred
• Ability to work autonomously, manage a nationwide footprint, and proactively identify corporate safety needs without constant oversight.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex safety regulations into clear, practical guidance for automotive technicians and corporate executives alike.
• Comfortable managing safety dynamics that span across vastly different regulatory environments from state to state.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or similar software
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Able to function capably in an office environment using standard equipment (telephones, fax machines, computers, copiers, etc.)
• Must be able to complete office-related physical activities (walking, standing, talking, hearing, pushing, reaching, seeing, stooping/crouching, smelling, depth perception, identifying colors) as needed.