The Safety Manager leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide safety strategies to support a culture of proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees company-wide safety programs, metrics, and analytics and is responsible for aligning the organization’s safety practices with business goals. The Safety Manager will lead a high-performing team and partner cross-functionally with Operations, Risk, HR, and Executive Leadership to drive safety performance through data-driven insights and strategic initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Lead and evolve the company-wide safety strategy, integrating analytics and continuous improvement to support business goals and drive a proactive safety culture.
Oversee the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with CAL/OSHA, federal, and local regulations.
Design and manage safety analytics, dashboards, and KPIs; track leading and lagging indicators; perform trend analysis and present findings to the Executive Safety Committee.
Develop strategic safety plans, including long-term goals, key initiatives, and benchmarks for improvement across all regions.
Conduct regular data reviews and lead Root Cause Analyses on incidents and near misses; implement preventive and corrective actions based on findings.
Oversee environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs and ensure full compliance across all offices and worksites.
Partner with Risk Management and HR to support injury case management, workers’ compensation strategies, and return-to-work programs.
Lead a high-impact Safety team, responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development of safety personnel.
Develop and facilitate safety education, including safety orientations, toolbox talks, and specialized training aligned with strategic initiatives.
Audit field and facility operations, including regular inspections of field locations.
Collaborate with operational leaders to identify bottlenecks and propose scalable solutions to improve field and site safety practices.
Track and report incident trends, compliance status, and risk indicators; maintain accurate documentation and regulatory registers.
Facilitate Executive Safety Committee meetings, report findings, and recommend improvements.
Lead or support incentive and employee engagement programs that promote safety awareness and recognition.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including updates to IIPP and all sub-programs.
Perform other strategic or operational duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bi-lingual Spanish required (read and write proficiently).
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing a safety team in a construction or field operations environment.
OSHA 10, 30, 500, CSM/CSP or similar certifications strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise safety strategies and analytics/KPIs.
Strong knowledge of CAL/OSHA and relevant local/state/federal safety regulations.
Proficiency in writing safety policies and delivering training content.
Demonstrated experience with data analysis and safety reporting; strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and relationships across all levels of the organization.
Experience managing environmental compliance programs a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee stock ownership plan
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Corona, CA 92878 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Corona, CA 92878: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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