Director of Safety

Job Location:

Home Office - Chattanooga, TN, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Other, DIRECTOR OF SAFETY

The Director of Safety will shape and lead Mod Wash’s company wide safety strategy across a multi-state operation. This highly visible leadership role protects team members and guests, strengthens operational performance, and builds a culture in which safety is an everyday commitment. Partnering directly with executive and field leaders, the Director will identify emerging risks, reduce workplace incidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and turn safety insights into measurable, sustainable improvements across every Mod Wash location.

• Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all company safety initiatives.
• Recruits, trains, develops, and evaluates safety personnel, as applicable.
• Partners with field leadership to establish safety accountability and performance expectations.
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Leads company wide safety committees and safety-related projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Develops and implements company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conducts safety audits, site inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews at company locations.
• Leads and coordinates the company’s third-party safety partner, leveraging its expertise for site inspections, compliance support, and OSHA response preparation while ensuring Mod Wash maintains clear ownership, accountability, and timely follow-through.
• Investigates workplace incidents, injuries, vehicle accidents, and near-miss events to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Oversees injury prevention and risk mitigation programs.
• Develops and delivers safety training programs for field and support center team members.
• Maintains OSHA logs and required safety documentation.
• Monitors safety performance metrics and prepares reports for executive leadership.
• Establishes annual safety goals and key performance indicators.
• Collaborates with Operations, Human Resources, Facilities, and Training teams to improve workplace safety practices.
• Evaluates and recommends safety equipment, tools, and resources.
• Supports emergency preparedness planning and crisis response activities.
• Reviews and monitors workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs.
• Conducts trend analysis and recommends corrective and preventive actions.
• Builds and manages high-value relationships with regulatory agencies, insurance providers, and third-party safety partners; establishes clear expectations, monitors service quality, and drives responsive support on inspections, compliance matters, and regulatory inquiries.
• Travels to Mod Wash locations to provide support, assessments, coaching, and compliance oversight.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management systems, and risk management principles.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence leaders and team members at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct investigations and…