Regional Safety Manager - Eastern US

SavATree

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive lawn and tree care, we work hard to make sure our customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. This role supports the organization in terms of effective environmental, health and safety, workers’ compensation management, and loss prevention oversight and guidance. It instills discipline, accountability, and best practices in pursuit of improved safety, cost performance, compliance and employee relations. The role leads and reinforces the “Path to Zero” proactive safety culture at SavATree across all service lines and departments. This role requires an outstanding ability to communicate and maintain rapport with the field teams.

Requirements

Experience in the tree care industry (required)
Minimum 2 years of safety management experience at the manager level or above with multi-location and multi-state experience required
Proven ability to manage data and analytics, translate into business objectives, monitor and provide updates and report on outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proven ability to create and deliver presentations, in person or via webinars
Excellent platform skills
Proven ability to relate with, establish credibility and influence employees at all levels and full spectrum of safety sensitive positions
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable safety and health standards /laws
Knowledge of state Workers’ Compensation laws
Knowledge of disability management techniques
Working knowledge of occupational medicine issues
Strong skillset with MS Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and manage the safety and health process; ensure it is aligned with strategic objectives
Chair Company Safety Calls
Chair Corporate Safety & Regulatory Steering Committee Meeting
Review, update, implement, and enforce company-wide safety programs
Visit branch offices to review and audit safety programs
Develop and implement safety awareness programs companywide
Accident/incident review to identify root cause, trends, and determine appropriate counter measures
Ensure company standards for safety, equipment AND vehicle care are being maintained at branch offices
Research time/energy saving devices/techniques as it relates to safety in the workplace
Provide technical support for Arborists and Branch Management as it relates to safety in the workplace
Participate in all SavATree conferences as it relates to safety training in the workplace
Work with Branch Offices to ensure compliance with all DOT regulations
Work with Branch Offices to ensure compliance with all Federal & State licensing issues
Work with Branch Offices to ensure annual OSHA inspections are completed and within OSHA standards
Maintain positive relationships with local and regional safety officials and other members of the safety and regulatory communities, including OSHA
Ensure that safety related paperwork is completed accurately and on a timely basis, disseminated as required, and maintained in secure and easily accessible format for future reference
Conduct thorough investigations of project site accidents or incidents. Document investigations as required and ensure that responsive / corrective measures are implemented. Provide appropriate follow-up.
Direct SAT portion of due diligence for acquisitions and assist with M&A analysis when needed
Train new Operations Managers and Branch Managers on safety standards and systems
Set up and integrate all operational systems (acquisitions, new offices) as it relates to safety in the workplace
Responsible for allocation of risk control funds
Collect data, aggregate it, put it into a meaningful format and then productively disseminate it
Participate in Greens Industry Programs (trade shows, seminars)
Liaison with Quality Risk Solutions and Captive Insurance as it relates to safety in the workplace