Field Safety Manager

Store Operations

Austin, TX $100k–$115k/yr

Full-time

Posted August 26, 2026

About the role

The Network Safety Manager is responsible for developing and enforcing consistent safety standards across all company locations. This role conducts facility inspections, investigates incidents, manages corrective actions, delivers safety training, and partners with operational leaders to reduce workplace injuries, property damage, environmental risk, and unsafe practices.

The ideal candidate has multi-location safety experience, strong investigative judgment, and the authority to address serious hazards directly.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain companywide safety policies, procedures, training, and inspection standards.
Conduct scheduled and unannounced safety audits across all locations.
Evaluate shop equipment, vehicle lifts, hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, emergency systems, housekeeping, and employee work practices.
Investigate injuries, near misses, equipment failures, spills, vehicle damage, and other safety incidents.
Identify root causes and assign corrective actions, owners, and completion deadlines.
Stop work or escalate conditions that present an immediate safety risk.
Maintain required training, inspection, incident, and corrective-action records.
Support compliance with applicable OSHA, environmental, fire, and hazardous-material requirements.
Train managers and employees on safe work practices and incident response.
Monitor safety trends and report high-risk locations, recurring issues, and corrective-action status to leadership.
Support safety assessments for acquisitions, new locations, remodels, and equipment purchases.
Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Facilities, Legal, and insurance providers as needed.

Performance Measures

Workplace incident frequency and severity
Workers’ compensation claims and costs
Safety inspection results
Completion of required training
Timely closure of corrective actions
Recurrence of previously identified violations
Preventable vehicle and property damage
Regulatory findings or citations

Required Qualifications

Five or more years of experience in occupational safety, risk management, automotive operations, or a related field.
Experience managing safety across multiple locations.
Knowledge of hazard assessment, incident investigation, corrective-action management, and safety training.
Experience in automotive repair, fleet maintenance, manufacturing, construction, or another technical environment.
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel frequently and work inside active automotive repair facilities.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, risk management, operations, or a related field.
Safety certification such as CSP, ASP, OHST, or equivalent.
Experience supporting multi-state operations, OSHA inspections, workers’ compensation, environmental compliance, or acquisition integration.

Leadership Expectations

General Managers and operational leaders remain responsible for daily safety execution. The Network Safety Manager establishes standards, verifies compliance, identifies risks, and ensures corrective actions are completed.

Travel Expectations

Approximately 50-75%

Compensation

$100,000 - $115,000 annually

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Opportunities
Executive Mentorship and Leadership Development

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