Safety Supervisor

North Coast Holdings, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

Paid training and certifications

Health, dental, vision & HSA options

401(k) + match

PTO & Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lewis Tree Service is seeking a Safety Supervisor to lead Safety Specialists, collaborate with Operations, and drive the governance and continuous improvement of safety programs across multiple locations. The role requires field oversight, incident analysis, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Candidates should have an associate degree in safety and at least 3 years in safety with 1 year in leadership, OSHA 30, and a willingness to travel 30–40% as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a safety role.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a safety leadership role.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to routinely travel locally and away from home approximately 30-40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, develop, and provide feedback to Safety Specialists who support Operations teams.
• Partner with Operations to support frontline workers and customers, promote learning, and identify and share good practices and lessons learned.
• Analyze regional safety program effectiveness and collaborate with Regional Leadership teams to develop and improve the safety culture through safety initiatives, education, and training.
• Provide governance and field oversight for the implementation and continuous improvement of Lewis’s safety programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety management systems, operational controls, and Safety Specialist support.
• Investigate and analyze incidents using current methods and causal analysis to identify factors and develop corrective actions.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritize high-energy and Serious Injury/Fatality potential exposures and ensure critical controls are established, effective, and implemented.
• Prepare evaluations and provide comprehensive summary reports and recommendations for Operations and Safety Leadership.
• Communicate safety program needs with Safety and Training Leadership.
• Report timely and accurately to the Director of Safety and Human Performance.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and work standards.

Skills

OSHA 30

Driver's license

Leadership experience

Safety program knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent experience preferred.

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Safety Supervisor ID 2026-5900 Posted Date 2 minutes ago(9/28/2026 4:33 PM) # of Openings 1 Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia | US-NY-Albany | US-NY-Rochester | US-MA-Boston Position Type Full-Time Job Location Type Onsite Min Pay Range USD $75,000.00/Yr. Max Pay Range USD $91,000.00/Yr.

Overview Join a Company That Grows People: At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!
• Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions!
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
• Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a Safety Supervisor

• Lead, coach, mentor, develop, and provide feedback to Safety Specialists who support Operations teams.
• Partner with Operations to support frontline workers and customers, promote learning, and identify and share good practices and lessons learned.
• Analyze regional safety program effectiveness and collaborate with Regional Leadership teams to develop and improve the safety culture through safety initiatives, education, and training.
• Provide governance and field oversight for the implementation and continuous improvement of Lewis’s safety programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety management systems, operational controls, and Safety Specialist support.
• Investigate and analyze incidents using current methods and causal analysis methods to identify organizational, operational, and other contributing factors and develop effective corrective actions.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-energy and Serious Injury/Fatality potential exposures and ensure critical controls are established, effective, and implemented.
• Prepare evaluations and provide comprehensive summary reports and recommendations for Operations and Safety Leadership.
• Communicate safety program needs with Safety and Training Leadership.
• Report timely and accurately to the Director of Safety and Human Performance.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Perform all other related and necessary duties as assigned.
• Significant travel is required to provide governance and oversight of field visits and safety activities.
• Field engagement will focus on evaluating program effectiveness, identifying system issues, coaching, and strengthening Lewis’s safety programs.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Associate degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a safety role.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a safety leadership role.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to routinely travel locally and away from home approximately 30-40% of the time.
• Preferred:Professional safety certifications such as OSHA 511, OHST, or CHST.
• Experience in line clearance, ISA Arborist, or a related industry.
• Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) credential or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to lead teams and drive change.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, DOT, and applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with computers, smartphones, and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of vegetation management tools, practices, and procedures is a plus.
• Ability to build positive relationships and gain trust and respect across the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively and actively contribute as part of a team.
• Responsible, trustworthy, honest, and committed to acting with integrity.
• Creative and willing to learn.

Physical Demands

• Ability to: Write, type, file, and organize.
• Observe and respond to visual messages.
• Observe and respond to instructions, messages, and other oral communication.
• Adjust quickly and efficiently from task to task.
• Communicate clearly in a professional and understandable manner.
• Bend, reach, hold, grasp, sort, and organize.
• Perform in the presence of distractions or work frustrations.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in employee and professional training events.
• Routinely travel locally and away from home approximately 30-40% of the time.

What We Offer

Non-Union Benefits:

• Competitive pay $75,000 - $91,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid training and certifications
• Health, dental, vision & HSA options
• 401(k) + match
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued. Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Spanish Posting

En Lewis, no solo podamos árboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa más grande de gestión de vegetación para servicios públicos en América del Norte y orgullosamente propiedad de los empleados, creemos que cada persona en nuestro equipo importa. Cuando te unes a Lewis, no solo estás aceptando un trabajo, estás invirtiendo en tu futuro.

Responsabilidades

• Lo Que Harás como Supervisor de Seguridad
• Liderar, orientar, asesorar, desarrollar y proporcionar retroalimentación a los Especialistas de Seguridad que apoyan a los equipos de Operaciones.
• Colaborar con Operaciones para apoyar a los trabajadores de primera línea y los clientes, promover el aprendizaje e identificar y compartir buenas prácticas y lecciones aprendidas.
• Analizar la efectividad de los programas regionales de seguridad y colaborar con los equipos de Liderazgo Regional para desarrollar y mejorar la cultura de seguridad mediante iniciativas, educación y capacitación.
• Proporcionar gobernanza y supervisión en campo para la implementación y mejora continua de los programas de seguridad de Lewis.
• Evaluar la efectividad de los sistemas de gestión de seguridad, los controles operativos y el apoyo proporcionado por los Especialistas de Seguridad.
• Investigar y analizar incidentes utilizando métodos actuales y métodos de análisis causal para identificar factores organizacionales, operativos y otros factores contribuyentes, y desarrollar acciones correctivas efectivas.
• Identificar, evaluar y priorizar exposiciones de alta energía y aquellas con potencial de Lesiones Graves/Fatalidades, asegurando que los controles críticos estén establecidos y sean efectivos y se implementen adecuadamente.
• Preparar evaluaciones y proporcionar informes resumidos completos y recomendaciones para el Liderazgo de Operaciones y Seguridad.
• Comunicar las necesidades de los programas de seguridad al Liderazgo de Seguridad y Capacitación.
• Reportar de manera oportuna y precisa al Director de Seguridad y Desempeño Humano.
• Cumplir con todas las políticas, procedimientos y estándares de trabajo de la compañía.
• Realizar todas las demás funciones relacionadas y necesarias según sean asignadas.
• Se requiere viajar con frecuencia para proporcionar gobernanza y supervisión de las visitas de campo y actividades de seguridad. La participación en campo se enfocará en evaluar la efectividad de los programas, identificar problemas del sistema, brindar orientación y fortalecer los programas de seguridad de Lewis.

Requisitos

• Título de asociado en Gestión de Seguridad, Ingeniería de Seguridad, Salud y Seguridad Ocupacional, o experiencia equivalente, preferido.
• Mínimo de 3 años de experiencia en una función de seguridad.
• Mínimo de 1 años de experiencia en una función de liderazgo de seguridad.
• OSHA 30 requerido.
• Licencia de conducir válida.
• Capacidad para viajar regularmente a nivel local y fuera de casa aproximadamente entre el 30% y el 40% del tiempo.
• Preferido: Certificaciones profesionales de seguridad como OSHA 511, OHST, o CHST.
• Experiencia en despeje de líneas, certificación como Arborista ISA o una industria relacionada.
• Credencial de Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) o capacidad para obtenerla dentro del primer año de empleo.

Beneficios:

• Salario competitivo.
• Plan de Propiedad de Acciones para Empleados (ESOP).
• Capacitación y certificaciones pagadas.
• Opciones de seguro médico, dental, de visión y cuenta de ahorros para gastos médicos (HSA).
• Plan 401(k) con contribución equivalente de la compañía.
• Tiempo libre remunerado y Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (EAP).

Nuestro Compromiso con la Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión

Respetamos las diferencias entre nosotros y aprovechamos esas diferencias para crear un entorno donde todos los empleados se sientan bienvenidos y reciban un trato justo. Buscamos las mejores soluciones posibles atrayendo e involucrando a una fuerza laboral diversa en la que se busquen y valoren todas las perspectivas. Lewis Tree Service es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades tanto a los candidatos como a los empleados. Lewis Tree Service prohíbe la discriminación ilegal o el acoso de empleados y candidatos por motivos de raza, credo, color, nacionalidad, sexo, edad (mayores de 40 años), religión, discapacidad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, veterano o cualquier otra condición legalmente protegida, todas las decisiones de empleo, incluyendo pero no limitado a reclutamiento, contratación, compensación, capacitación, aprendizaje, promoción, degradación, transferencia, despido y terminación, y todos los demás términos y condiciones de empleo. Las prácticas y políticas de Lewis Tree Service se administran en virtud de las leyes locales, estatales y federales aplicables.