Safety Operations Manager: Team Leadership & Compliance

AWP Safety, Inc; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AWP Safety, Inc is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Branch Manager for the West Division and lead a team of 25–50 employees. The role focuses on safety leadership, improving operations, and meeting customer needs with high-quality service.

The position involves coordinating staffing, training, payroll, scheduling, and compliance with applicable regulations, while exploring growth opportunities and maintaining strong safety credentials across projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of management experience is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safe work practices and strategies.
• Manage a team of 25-50 employees.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Lead recruitment, training, and onboarding processes.
• Track assets, time, and project costs; address customer issues promptly.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

P&L experience

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

AWP Safety, Inc is seeking an Operations Manager to support the Branch Manager for the West Division and lead a team of 25–50 employees. The role focuses on safety leadership, improving operations, and meeting customer needs with high-quality service.

The position involves coordinating staffing, training, payroll, scheduling, and compliance with applicable regulations, while exploring growth opportunities and maintaining strong safety credentials across projects.