Director of Safety

Director of Safety (Job #1833)

Location:

Flexible (25+ US Locations Available)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Travel: 25–50% (US & Canada)

Join our client, a leading Sales, Distribution, and Maintenance organization as the strategic head of the Occupational Safety (OS) function. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define the safety culture for operations across the United States and Canada.

We are looking for a "boots-on-the-ground" leader who is equally comfortable in the field as they are presenting high-level strategy to corporate executives. You will be responsible for balancing cost-efficiency with risk-return initiatives to drive operational excellence.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Define and execute the OS strategy, establishing systems, protocols, and accountabilities that ensure employee engagement and compliance.
• Culture Transformation:
  Lead the shift toward a proactive safety culture, fostering a shared sense of responsibility across all business units.
• Operational Oversight:
  Manage safety functions across all US and Canadian operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Compliance &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Strategically balance the costs of safety initiatives with risk mitigation to protect both employees and the bottom line.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of OS leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a lead role for a company or major business unit.
• Cultural Impact:
  Proven track record of successfully driving organizational changes in safety culture.
• Specialized Knowledge:
  Demonstrated success in Fleet Safety policies and deep knowledge of OSHA and Workers’ Compensation regulations.
• Program Development:
  Experience designing and implementing comprehensive, ongoing safety training programs.
• Work Authorization:
  Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions.

• Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  CSP, CIH, COSS, MSP, or CSD.
• Regional Expertise:
  Practical experience with Canadian national and provincial safety regulations.

The information listed above is a summary of the position and not a complete job description. Other competencies, skillsets, and experiences are needed. For more detailed information, or to submit your credentials, visit our website  or by copying and pasting  into your browser.

Note to Candidates:
This is one of over 50 positions we are currently recruiting for nationwide. Many of our roles are confidential and not listed on our public website.