Senior Safety Leader — Compliance & Risk Management

Southland Industries; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life & disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal\

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and coordinate safety activities across field/facilities in Maryland. You will drive audits, incidents investigations, and compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and DOT standards while guiding safety initiatives that reduce risks.

Responsibilities include developing reports for management, implementing safety manuals, coaching staff, and participating in hiring for safety roles. Join a 100% safety-focused team with strong benefit programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline required.
• 5 years’ experience in Safety, including lead experience.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety audits and inspections and recommends correction of hazardous situations for compliance with regulatory, Company and owner requirements for a region or area within the division.
• Develops reports and presentations for safety briefings with company management.
• Provides strategic and proactive direction on initiatives that will improve company Environmental, Health and Safety performance through minimizing risks and liabilities.
• Implements all aspects of company safety manual and ensures that field employees and subcontractors are complying. Ensures consistency, quality and compliance at all locations.
• Oversees and directs programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies.
• Provides guidance for departmental processes and activities, including compliance with safety regulations and the investigation of accidents; provides leadership and recommendations regarding the design, implementation and administration of all safety-relative initiatives, policies, procedures and processes.
• Provides performance coaching and feedback for direct reports as needed. Participates in annual performance process.
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring process for safety roles

Skills

Safety leadership

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Safety management systems

5 years’ experience in Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Applied Sciences or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Health and safety management systems

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and coordinate safety activities across field/facilities in Maryland. You will drive audits, incidents investigations, and compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and DOT standards while guiding safety initiatives that reduce risks.

Responsibilities include developing reports for management, implementing safety manuals, coaching staff, and participating in hiring for safety roles. Join a 100% safety-focused team with strong benefit programs.