Safety and Compliance Supervisor

Building Products Inc•Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Building Products Inc. (BPI) is seeking a Safety and Compliance Supervisor to lead and promote workplace safety throughout the organization. The role focuses on fleet safety management, DOT compliance, warehouse and millwork safety, and workers’ compensation management. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the supervisor partners with Operations, Human Resources, branch leadership, and employees to reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, provide training, and promote a culture of safety. The position leads safety initiatives, oversees compliance with OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA requirements, conducts audits and inspections, maintains records, and supports the development and improvement of safety programs. It manages fleet safety and compliance activities, including driver files and eligibility, testing programs, fleet audits, vehicle accidents, maintenance, and vendor coordination. The supervisor also supports safe warehouse and millwork operations, forklift certification, injury investigations and workers’ compensation claims, employee training, and safety-related corrective actions. The role requires travel to BPI branch locations as needed and work in warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, and outdoor environments. Physical duties include standing, walking, climbing, bending, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, conducting inspections and ride-alongs, investigating accidents, and operating a motor vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of three years of experience in safety, transportation, and/or risk management.
Experience with OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations required.
Experience developing and delivering employee safety training.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Tenstreet.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel to BPI branch locations as needed.
Ability to work in warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, and outdoor environments.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to conduct facility inspections, ride-alongs, and accident investigations in various working conditions.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Business, Transportation, Operations Management, or appropriate job experience.
Experience managing workers’ compensation claims, accident investigations, and return-to-work programs.
OSHA 30 Certification.
First Aid/CPR Certification.
Forklift Trainer Certification.
DOT Compliance Training.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Director of Safety (CDS), or a comparable safety certification.

Responsibilities

Lead company-wide safety initiatives and promote a culture of safety.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and company safety policies and procedures.
Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and facility assessments; identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain safety records, regulatory documentation, and compliance reporting.
Assist in developing, implementing, and continuously improving company safety programs.
Maintain driver qualification files and DOT compliance records; monitor driver eligibility, MVR reviews, Hours of Service, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate drug and alcohol testing programs.
Conduct fleet safety audits and investigate vehicle accidents.
Oversee fleet safety initiatives, including preventative maintenance, vehicle compliance, leasing support, and vendor coordination.
Partner with Operations leadership to improve driver safety performance and reduce preventable accidents.
Conduct warehouse and millwork safety inspections and oversee forklift certification and recertification programs.
Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout, machine guarding, PPE, and equipment safety requirements.
Partner with supervisors to identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and support employee engagement in safety initiatives.
Serve as the primary safety contact for workplace injury reporting and investigations; conduct accident investigations and root cause analysis.
Partner with Human Resources, managers, employees, and insurance carriers to manage workers’ compensation claims.
Monitor injury trends and recommend measures to reduce workplace injuries and claim costs; maintain OSHA logs and injury documentation.
Conduct new-hire safety orientation and ongoing employee safety training; develop and facilitate training programs, toolbox talks, and safety communications.
Coach employees and supervisors on safe work practices and regulatory compliance; maintain training and compliance records.
Investigate safety violations, incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine root causes.
Partner with management and Human Resources on corrective actions and safety-related corrective action plans, monitor their completion, and provide follow-up recommendations.