Regional Safety Manager

American Equipment HR LLC•Knoxville, TN

5h•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

American Equipment Holdings is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. The Regional Safety Manager - East is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs across our eastern operations. This role requires frequent travel to company facilities in the eastern region to ensure compliance, drive safety performance, and foster a strong safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Loss Control, or a related field (related work experience may be substituted for some or all of the required education).
Minimum 5+ years of progressive HSE experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations is highly desired.
Willingness and ability to travel within the eastern region (up to 40% travel expected).
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and wear appropriate PPE.
Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST, or similar) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and supervision of all HSE programs and initiatives across the eastern locations.
Travel regularly to all company facilities (10+ locations) to conduct site inspections, audits, training, and compliance verifications.
Ensure full compliance with company Safety Management System (SMS), American Equipment Performance Standards, OSHA, Cal OSHA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversee and continuously improve safety training programs, including the creation and updating of training materials and site safety manuals.
Conduct regular site visits and inspections to evaluate compliance, identify hazards, and verify safe work practices.
Facilitate accident/incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Manage Workman’s Compensation claims, including investigation, processing, medical approvals, and liability determination.
Investigate and document third-party claims arising from accidents on company property.
Administer and maintain required HSE documentation, including OSHA logs, safety records, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and incident reports.
Oversee compliance with third-party administrator platforms, including uploading safety documents, man-hours, and incident reports.
Conduct risk assessments, process hazard analyses, site audits, and environmental evaluations; recommend and track corrective actions.
Provide functional leadership and coaching to supervisors and site management on HSE matters, accident prevention, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare monthly HSE incident summaries and performance reports.