Safety Manager

Driverge; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Driverge is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee, develop, and maintain a nationwide safety culture across our locations. The role partners with regional leadership to champion safe practices and serves as the subject matter expert on workplace safety regulations, including CA SAIRS, with strong emphasis on training and engagement.

The position requires 5+ years of EHS experience, Cal/OSHA expertise, and willingness to travel to sites across the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in multi-unit settings.
• Deep knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and CA SAIRS requirements.
• Willingness to travel to locations nationwide.
• ASP or CSP certifications or OSHA-specific credentials are preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative safety leadership across locations nationwide.
• Ensure compliance with federal, OSHA, EPA, and local codes.
• Develop and deliver impactful safety training programs for retail automotive operations.
• Lead incident investigations with root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Monitor workers' comp data trends to address high-risk areas.

Skills

EHS experience

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Safety training

Tools

Microsoft Office

OSHA certifications

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.