Risk & Safety Manager

SFM Services•Medley, FL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

SFM Services and its group of companies requires an experienced and strategic Risk & Safety Manager to lead enterprise-wide safety and risk management initiatives across our diverse service operations, including janitorial, landscaping, and security. This role is responsible for developing and standardizing safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and proactively identifying and mitigating risk across multiple business units and job sites. The ideal candidate will partner closely with operations, HR, and field leadership to promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position plays a key role in protecting our employees, clients, and company assets by driving consistent safety practices, delivering impactful training programs, and leveraging data to reduce incidents and improve overall risk performance.

Requirements

Proven experience in Risk Management and/or Safety, 5yrs min. (preferred)
Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines (preferred)
Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment (preferred)
Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
Exceptional communication, interpersonal abilities, and organizational skills
BSc/BA in safety/ HR management or relevant field
Certified Safety Professional Certification (preferred)
Possess of ability to obtain the minimum 30-hour OSHA Certification
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to different accounts around South Florida
Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
Ability to speak publicly and present training in an engaging fashion

Responsibilities

Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace that are compliant with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, NSC, etc.)
Visit job sites to conduct safety audits on personnel, equipment, and materials – including Material Safety Data Sheets
Maintain annual labor law postings as mandated by compliance agencies
Review all incidents (including near misses) and accidents to document the follow up of safety action items
Report, Update and maintain the W/C employee incident reporting alongside with the HR Manager
Implement E-driver file management via Safety-First site
Update and maintain Safety First Site
Conduct accident investigations as needed
Survey employees, post-accident, to ensure proper recommendations are submitted and added to the safety plan of action
Attend quarterly claims review and internal information to show improvements since claim
Prepare internal reports on a monthly basis reflecting our safety and risk metrics
Continue communication with employees who are actively not working due to a workplace injury to minimize risk and demonstrate company values
Evaluate and recommend solutions for opportunities gathered from the data directly related to safety in the employee survey
Organize, maintain, and follow-up on the 52-week safety topic plan
Add training information as it relates to safety in the appropriate tool (such as the HRIS, etc.) and update best practices to reflect the location and update
Recommend and maintain policies to establish a culture of health and safety
Prepare training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
Work with and oversee the QC/ Safety inspectors to review, revise, and maintain the quality and safety inspections to observe and report possible quality issues as well as unsafe conditions
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics
Working with Safety Director to formalize the safety plan including all OSHA requirements, best practices, and allocated budget
Create and maintain employee wellness plans including working with the HR Manager during benefit strategy meetings and coordinating wellness fairs
Conduct Safety trainings
Establish key drivers of safety by using risk analysis
Performs other duties as assigned