General Manager Safety

Daifuku•Carrollton, TX

159d•Hybrid

About The Position

The General Manager of Safety leads the development, implementation, and continual improvement of Daifuku Services (DSUS) safety management systems and policies across the organization. The role is responsible for promoting a safe working environment, regulatory compliance, and a “Safety is our Core” culture. It requires extensive experience in safety management and operational leadership, with a track record of improving workplace safety through effective management and strategic planning. The position oversees safety operations across multiple sites, including safety escalations, compliance audits, employee medical care, and workers’ compensation cases. It develops safety goals, initiatives, training, documentation, and performance metrics, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to advance safety and organizational excellence. The work arrangement is hybrid, with office, home, and on-site support. Travel of up to 60% is required, along with flexibility to work various shifts and hours and openness to off-site training and workshops. The position is based in an office that may include a shop environment, where dust, moving machinery, and OSHA-compliant noise levels may be present. Personal protective equipment is required for fieldwork.

Requirements

College degree in a relevant field, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of experience in safety management, including a substantial portion in a leadership role.
Demonstrated success driving safety initiatives within a complex organizational structure.
Experience managing workers’ compensation claims.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to interpret and apply OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards to Daifuku operations.
Ability to pass all necessary background checks.
Valid driver’s license and insurability under the employer’s insurance policy.
Willingness to travel up to 60%.
Flexibility to work various shifts and hours.
Openness to off-site training and workshops.
Expert knowledge of safety compliance concepts and hazard identification.
Intermediate proficiency in legal and risk management concepts.
Competence in data analysis and project management tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, strategic thinking, influencing, and interpersonal skills; composure and decisiveness under pressure; commitment to innovation and safety excellence; and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of airport operations and maintenance.
Relevant safety certifications, such as ASP, CSP, or COSM.
Familiarity with Velocity EHS and SDS software.

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of safety and promote the principle that “Safety is our Core.”
Implement long-term safety goals and strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Oversee safety operations across multiple sites and manage safety escalations.
Set clear safety objectives, initiatives, and key performance indicators in support of organizational goals.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for safety initiatives and promote compliance.
Identify and implement process changes to enhance departmental capabilities and safety performance.
Conduct and oversee safety compliance audits to ensure adherence to legal regulations and internal policies.
Manage employee medical care, ensuring timely access to healthcare services and care for workplace-accident-related medical needs.
Direct and coordinate workers’ compensation cases, including communication with medical professionals and compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
Analyze, develop, and improve internal safety documentation through research, interviews, site inspections, and reviews of processes and practices.
Develop and approve safety training programs and coaching methods, and conduct safety and quality training for employees at all organizational levels.
Analyze data, compile reports, verify accuracy, and provide leadership with regular safety metric updates and insights, highlighting progress and opportunities for improvement.
Investigate and improve safety management best practices to maintain organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Promote continuous improvement platforms, such as quality programs, to enhance organizational excellence.
Develop and implement cultural safety promotional events and activities.
Demonstrate behaviors reflecting Daifuku’s core values and foster partnerships across the organization and with external stakeholders.