Safety Manager

Russell Landscape; Sugar Hill (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Landscape is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across the Atlanta and Nashville markets. You will drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with operations to reduce risk and protect employees, clients, and assets.

The role emphasizes coaching, audits, training, incident investigations, and continuous improvement with a strong field presence. Occasional after-hours support and regional travel are required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to travel extensively.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives across Atlanta and Nashville regions with consistent program implementation.
• Build a culture of safety accountability through coaching and engagement.
• Conduct audits of branches, shops, fleets, and jobsites for compliance.
• Partner with branch managers and field leadership to identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Lead investigations of injuries and incidents with root cause analysis and timely corrective actions.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and federal/state/local regulations.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs and orientations.
• Maintain safety documentation, training records, and incident files.
• Analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare monthly regional safety performance reports with KPIs and trends.
• Coordinate fleet safety inspections and DOT compliance.
• Support workers’ compensation investigations and return-to-work programs.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours incidents as needed.
• Assist with job hazard analyses and site-specific safety plans.
• Serve as a SME on safety policies and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement in safety programs and equipment.
• Travel regularly between Atlanta and Nashville to provide field support.

Skills

OSHA/DOT regs

Leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Job description

Description

Position Overview

The Safety Manager serves as the regional leader for all safety initiatives across the Atlanta and Nashville markets. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and partnering with operational leadership to reduce risk, prevent incidents, and protect employees, clients, and company assets. The Safety Manager provides strategic leadership while maintaining a strong field presence through coaching, training, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this role; however, not everyone may perform the below responsibilities. In addition, there may be responsibilities not listed that are required to meet business needs.

• Lead all safety initiatives across the Atlanta and Nashville regions, ensuring consistent implementation of company safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and foster a culture of safety accountability through leadership, coaching, communication, and employee engagement.
• Conduct routine branch, shop, fleet, and jobsite safety audits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partners with Branch Managers, Production Managers, Account Managers, and field leadership to identify safety risks and implement corrective actions.
• Lead investigations for workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, property damage, and near-miss incidents, performing root cause analysis and ensuring timely corrective action.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs, including new hire orientation, toolbox talks, defensive driving, equipment operations, heat illness prevention, and other required training.
• Maintain all safety documentation, training records, inspection reports, and incident files in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
• Analyze safety trends, incident data, and audit findings to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present monthly regional safety performance reports, including key performance indicators, incident trends, corrective actions, and compliance metrics.
• Conduct periodic fleet safety inspections and partner with branch leadership to improve vehicle safety and DOT compliance.
• Support workers’ compensation management by coordinating investigations, return-to-work programs, and communication with Human Resources and insurance partners.
• Respond to emergency situations and significant incidents as needed, including occasional after-hours support.
• Assist operational leadership with developing job hazard analysis (JHAs), risk assessments, and site-specific safety plans.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for safety-related policies, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Promotes continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to safety programs, equipment, and operational processes.
• Travel regularly between Atlanta and Nashville branches to provide consistent field support, coaching, and oversight.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Valid driver’s license required and ability to travel

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to drive long distances and navigate job sites.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of equipment and materials.
• Clear vision and physical dexterity required for equipment handling and inspections.
• Frequent regional travel
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions