REMOTE SAFETY DIRECTOR

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

1d•$125,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The Remote Safety Director is a strategic leader responsible for cultivating a safety‑first culture and driving organizational excellence in health, safety, and risk mitigation across Compass and Eurest operations at the Naperville and 30S facilities. This role provides expert leadership, proactive risk management, and hands‑on operational support to reduce workplace injuries, minimize claims, and ensure regulatory compliance. The Safety Director will lead safety initiatives through daily engagement, coaching, training, and continuous improvement, while partnering closely with operational leaders, frontline teams, and the Director of Safety & Health. This position has no direct reports but influences safety performance through strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or related field strongly preferred.
5+ years of experience in safety leadership, preferably in multi‑site operations.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and workers’ compensation processes.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
Ability to influence without direct authority and drive organizational change.

Responsibilities

Analyze injury and claims data to identify trends and develop targeted action plans to reduce financial impact.
Prioritize units with rising injury rates and implement corrective strategies to improve performance.
Leverage financial and workers’ compensation reporting to determine focus areas and resource allocation.
Respond promptly and professionally to customer concerns related to health and safety.
Facilitate Contractor Orientation classes to ensure compliance and safe onboarding of third‑party partners
Conduct comprehensive facility inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, state, federal, and Compass/Eurest standards.
Provide written reports, recommendations, and follow‑up actions to management.
Support ongoing safety awareness and incentive programs to reinforce safe behaviors.
Partner with Compass Risk Management to enhance loss prevention and control programs.
Deliver training to promote safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and injury prevention.
Lead safety meetings, presentations, and conference calls to reinforce expectations and share best practices.
Serve as a coach and mentor to managers and frontline employees, strengthening safety ownership across all levels.
Ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, EPA, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Implement and enforce Compass/Eurest safety policies and procedures.