Director of Safety - Commercial Construction - Wichita, KS

ABOUT US: Founded in 1972, Midwest Drywall, an employee-owned company, is a leading contractor of panel engineering, fabrication, installation, EIFS/plaster, metal‑studs, drywall, specialty ceilings and finish carpentry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Midwest Drywall’s 350+ employees serve customers in the Midwest region and throughout the United States and has developed a reputation of excellence, providing specialty services to some of the most iconic commercial projects.

Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. works hard to provide a culture where people will not only enjoy the stability of long‑term employment, but also have the opportunity for growth. Compensation and benefits that are consistent with our leadership position in the industry. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) striving to provide long‑term employment opportunities for all.

Lead the direction and administration of Midwest Drywall Co., Inc.’s safety program across all U.S. operations and markets. Establish company wide standards, manage safety compliance and risk, and develop a geographically dispersed team of Safety Specialists. Reporting through People Operations, serve as the primary safety advisor to executive leadership and partner with Market Leaders, project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel to embed safe work practices, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the employee‑owned organization.

• Strategy and leadership: Set company wide safety standards, goals, and priorities; advise leaders on risk and recommend staffing, training, equipment, and other resources.
• Compliance and risk: Oversee applicable OSHA and federal, state, and local safety requirements; monitor changes and strengthen hazard identification and control processes.
• Field assurance: Lead jobsite audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across markets; assign corrective‑action owners and verify timely, effective closure.
• Training and engagement: Establish safety training requirements; coordinate orientations, toolbox talks, and leader development; evaluate understanding and field application.
• Incident response: Direct injury, incident, and near‑miss investigations, documentation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions; guide emergency response and share lessons learned.
• Programs and reporting: Maintain safety policies, procedures, records, and standardized reporting; analyze trends and provide regular executive updates and improvement recommendations.
• Project and subcontractor safety: Establish expectations for subcontractors and vendors; partner with project leadership on site‑specific requirements and higher‑risk activities.
• Culture and partnership: Coach leaders and field teams, visit jobsites, encourage open hazard reporting, and integrate safety into planning, production, and daily decisions.
• Follow Company policies and applicable requirements; perform other related duties as assigned.

Lead Safety Specialists across markets, assign priorities and coverage, coach and develop team members, and provide performance feedback. Partner with People Operations on hiring, staffing recommendations, and consistent performance management. Direct‑report assignments are determined by the approved organization structure.

• Required: Experience leading safety professionals and programs across multiple commercial construction projects or geographic markets; demonstrated success influencing field and executive leaders.
• Required: Practical experience with audits, inspections, incident investigations, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and development of safety policies and…