Safety Manager: OSHA/DOT Leader, Onsite Compliance

gpac LLC.; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead workplace and transportation safety programs across facilities and fleet operations in Wisconsin. The role focuses on OSHA compliance, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement in safety culture.

The ideal candidate will train staff, investigate incidents, and ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance while coordinating with leaders to promote safety awareness and accountability across multiple sites. Onsite work with potential travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience with OSHA workplace safety compliance.
• Hands-on knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations including driver qualification, HOS and ELDs.
• Experience developing and implementing environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Knowledge of occupational health, industrial safety, environmental compliance, and hazardous materials requirements.
• Experience conducting audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Strong employee training, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work onsite and travel between facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve safety policies and programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, DOT/FMCSA, and applicable requirements.
• Conduct facility inspections, safety audits, and hazard assessments; identify risks and corrective actions.
• Investigate workplace incidents and vehicle accidents; determine root causes and track corrective actions.
• Design and deliver employee training on hazard recognition, emergency response, hazardous materials handling, first aid, CPR, and safe work practices.
• Oversee transportation compliance, including driver qualification files, Hours of Service (HOS), ELDs, and vehicle inspections.
• Manage DOT drug and alcohol testing programs and conduct DOT compliance audits.
• Maintain incident reports, inspection logs, training records, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims with internal teams, insurance providers, and legal resources.
• Serve as primary contact for safety investigations and regulatory inspections.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen safety awareness and accountability across multiple sites.

Skills

OSHA compliance

DOT/FMCSA regulations

Incident investigation

Employee training

Safety program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Environmental Science

Professional safety credentials (CSP/CHST)

Job description

gpac LLC. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead workplace and transportation safety programs across facilities and fleet operations in Wisconsin. The role focuses on OSHA compliance, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement in safety culture.

The ideal candidate will train staff, investigate incidents, and ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance while coordinating with leaders to promote safety awareness and accountability across multiple sites. Onsite work with potential travel is required.